則
則

rule, law, follow, based on, model after

9 strokesFrequency 753JLPT N2Grade 5

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ソク

Kun

のっと.るのりすなわち

Memory

Memory Mnemonics

Keywords

rule

Constituents

ハanimal legs
⺉saber
?sabre
八eight
刀sword
目eye
貝clam
貝oyster
貝shellfish

Mnemonic Stories

The king ruled with two methods: rewarding loyal subjects with shellfish (money) and threatening rebels with the saber.

Dictionary

Common Words

すなわち即ち則ち乃ちUsually kanaFreq #3393
1

Conjunction

that is (to say); namely; i.e.

Examples
すなわち彼はそれをしたくないのだ。
In other words, he doesn't want to do it.
2

Conjunction

precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less

3

Conjunction; As 〜ばすなわち...; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence

(and) then

法則方則ほうそくNounFreq #7054
1

law; rule

Examples
あらゆるものは自然の法則を受けている。
Everything is subject to the laws of nature.
規則きそくNounFreq #7423
1

rule; regulation

Examples
この規則はあなたにも当てはまる。
This rule applies to you, too.
原則げんそくNounFreq #8064
1

principle; general rule

Examples
ずっと昔からこの原則は認められてきた。
Years ago this principle was widely recognized.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

as a rule; in principle; in general

則るのっとる乗っ取る法るIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #8666
1

to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with

Examples
利益追求に必死のブローカーは、必ずしもルールブックにのっとっているとは限らないのです。
Brokers struggling to make a profit don't always play by the book.
反則犯則はんそくNounIntransitive～する VerbFreq #8858
1

反則 only; Sports

foul; breaking the rules

2

violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach; infraction

不規則ふきそくNoun～な Adj.Freq #12538
1

irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly

Examples
生理が不規則です。
My menstrual cycle is irregular.
規則正しいきそくただしい規則正い～い Adj.Freq #13623
1

regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly

Examples
規則正しく運動するのは良い事だと思う。
I believe in exercising regularly.
校則こうそくNounFreq #14433
1

school rules; school regulations

Examples
校則は、順守すべきだ。
You should observe the school rules.
鉄則てっそくNounFreq #22523
1

ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law

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