“Rule” in Japanese
Short answer
Rule in Japanese is “決まり事” (kimarigoto). Full meaning: rule, established routine, standard operating procedure, SOP.
Other ways to say “Rule” in Japanese
定まり
sadamari rule, custom, tranquility, tranquillity
政
matsurigoto rule, government
規則
kisoku rule, regulation
決まり
kimari rule, regulation; settlement, conclusion, end, agreement, arrangement; habit, custom, habitual way
法
nori rule, law, regulation; model, pattern; teachings of Buddha, Buddhist doctrine
罫
ke rule, (ruled) line; line (on a go board, shogi board, etc.)
支配
shihai rule, domination, control; direction, management, guidance; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.), governing, influence, sway
統治
touji rule, reign, government, governing
治世
chisei rule, reign; peaceful times
法式
houshiki rule, rite
統領
touryou rule, governance, command; consul (of the Roman republic); consul (of the French republic; 1799-1804)
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