規律

きりつ

order, rules, law

Also:rules

What does 規律 mean?

規律 is a Japanese noun meaning order, rules, law in English. It can also be translated as rules depending on context. It is written as 規律 in kanji, きりつ in hiragana, and kiritsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

この学校は規律がやや緩やかだ。

Discipline is rather mild at this school.

生徒の中には規律を守るのが大変なものもいる。

Some pupils find it difficult to follow the rules.