VocabJLPT N3
regulation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. regulation
  2. 2. (traffic) policing
  3. 3. Regulation
This noun means "regulation," "restriction," or "control." It is used when referring to rules or laws that limit or govern certain activities, behaviors, or industries.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It'll probably just end up being another regulation that looks good on paper, right?

Sentence 2

I wonder why it feels so suffocating when restrictions on expression keep increasing.

Sentence 3

The teacher used to say, "Regulation is a necessary evil."

Sentence 4

All they do is pile on more regulations — do they get a kick out of it?

Sentence 5

I wonder if anyone actually follows those regulations.