VocabJLPT N3
rule
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. rule
  2. 2. regulation
  3. 3. settlement
  4. 4. habit
A noun meaning a rule, regulation, or established custom. It refers to something that has been decided and is expected to be followed, and can describe both formal rules and informal social norms.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The atmosphere in the room creates its own invisible rules.

Sentence 2

Can't we just keep the rules that actually matter!

Sentence 3

Is that rule really necessary?

Sentence 4

"Whatever your boss says goes" — since when is that a rule?

Sentence 5

"Rules are made to be broken" — what kind of rule is that!