“Rules” in Japanese
Short answer
Rules in Japanese is “本則” (honsoku). Full meaning: rules, original rules.
Other ways to say “Rules” in Japanese
規約
kiyaku agreement, rules, code, protocol, convention, bylaw
条例
jourei regulations, rules; (local) regulation, ordinance, bylaw, law
心得
kokoroe knowledge, understanding; rules, regulations, guideline, directions; deputy, acting
規律
kiritsu order, observance, discipline; rules, law, regulations
憲法
kenpou constitution; rules, regulation
紀律
kiritsu order, observance, discipline; rules, law, regulations
こころえ
kokoroe knowledge, understanding; rules, regulations, guideline, directions; deputy, acting
こころ得
kokoroe knowledge, understanding; rules, regulations, guideline, directions; deputy, acting
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