Translation guide
In gymnastics and similar sports, a 'compulsory routine' is a set sequence of movements that all competitors must perform. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from the standard technical term to more general descriptions.
Referring to a required set of movements that all athletes must perform in a competition.
The standard technical term used in gymnastics, figure skating, and similar sports. It directly means 'prescribed performance'.
Describing something that must be done as part of a routine, not necessarily in sports.
A natural way to say 'compulsory routine' in daily life, using the loanword ルーティン.
毎朝のストレッチは私の必須のルーティンだ。
Stretching every morning is my compulsory routine.
体操の規定演技は全選手が同じ動きをする。
In the compulsory routine of gymnastics, all athletes perform the same movements.
Literally 'required performance'. Less common than 規定演技 but still understood in sports contexts.
フィギュアスケートの必修演技は技術の基礎を示す。
The compulsory routine in figure skating demonstrates basic skills.
Means 'obligatory daily routine'. Slightly formal, suitable for describing chores or duties.
薬を飲むことは彼の義務的な日課になっている。
Taking medicine has become his compulsory routine.
A more roundabout way to say 'a rule that must be followed'. Used when emphasizing the compulsory nature.
この会社には毎朝の掃除というやらなければならない決まりがある。
This company has a compulsory routine of cleaning every morning.