Translation guide
The English word "regulation" can refer to official rules, the process of controlling something, or a standard setting. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Referring to a rule or law set by an authority, such as government regulations or company rules.
The most common word for official regulations, especially government-imposed rules or restrictions. Often used in compounds like 規制緩和 (deregulation).
新しい規制が導入された。
New regulations were introduced.
環境規制を強化する必要がある。
We need to strengthen environmental regulations.
Refers to rules or regulations within an organization, such as company rules, school rules, or club rules. More about internal rules than government laws.
会社の規則に従ってください。
Please follow the company regulations.
この規則は全社員に適用されます。
This regulation applies to all employees.
Specifically refers to local government ordinances or regulations. Used for city or prefectural laws.
この市では新しい騒音条例が施行された。
A new noise regulation was enacted in this city.
Referring to the process of regulating something, such as temperature, speed, or behavior.
Means adjustment or regulation of a system, machine, or condition. Often used for physical parameters like temperature, volume, or schedule.
温度の調整が必要です。
Temperature regulation is necessary.
音量を調整してください。
Please adjust the volume.
Refers to control or regulation, often in technical or engineering contexts. Implies active management of a system.
Can also mean regulation as an action, especially when referring to controlling or restricting something by rules.
Referring to a regulation as a standard or prescribed requirement, such as in sports or technical specifications.
Refers to a prescribed rule, standard, or stipulation. Often used in legal, technical, or sports contexts.
競技の規定に従ってください。
Please follow the competition regulations.
安全規定を満たしている。
It meets the safety regulations.
Means standard or criterion. Used when regulation implies a benchmark or required level.
規制 (きせい) is for government or public restrictions. 規則 (きそく) is for internal rules of an organization. 規定 (きてい) is for specific stipulations or standards, often in legal or technical documents.
The loanword レギュレーション is sometimes used in sports or event contexts (e.g., レギュレーションサイズ), but it is not a general translation for 'regulation'. Use 規制 or 規則 instead.
レギュレーションに従う
follow the regulations (sports/event context)
新しい規制は来月施行されます。
The new regulation will take effect next month.
金融業界のより良い規制が必要です。
We need better regulation of the financial industry.
This device is automatically regulated.
The government is considering regulation of the internet.
Emission regulations have become stricter.