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[じょう()·()]
jougi
noun

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[じょう()·()]
jougi

English Meaning(s) for 定規

noun
  1. (measuring) ruler

Definition and Synonyms for 定規

Practice a customary way of operation or behavior
Synonyms: パタン, パターン, , 定形, 定規, 常習, 御定まり, 御諚, 慣例, 慣行, 習わし, 習わす, 習俗, 習慣, 習癖, 行動様式, 風儀
Measure measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
Synonyms: メジャー, メジャー, , 定規, , , 尺度, 物差し
Rule measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
Synonyms: ルーラー, , 定規, , , 物差し, 罫引き, 規矩
Rule a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Synonyms: ルール, しゃくる, レギュレーション, 会則, 典則, 原則, 基準, 定め, 定まり, 定まる, 定める, 定規, , 戒律, , 本則, 条例, , , 正規, 決まり, 決まる, , 法令, 法例, 法則, 法度, 法式, 準則, 矩則, 規制, 規則, 規定, 規律, 規格, 規矩, 規程
Regulation an authoritative rule
Synonyms: ルール, レギュレーション, 会則, 基準, 定則, 定規, 条例, 正規, 決まり, 決まる, , 法令, 法則, 法度, 準則, 規制, 規則, 規定, 規格, 規程
Measure used as a reference in making measurements
Synonyms: メジャー, メジャー, , 定規, , , 尺度, 物差し

Meanings for each kanji in 定規

» determine; fix; establish; decide
» standard; measure

Categories 定規 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Measuring Device instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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Measure measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Rule prescribed guide for conduct or action
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 定規

Sample Sentences for 定規

I bought a book and he a ruler.
A ruler helps one to draw a straight line.
This ruler has the scale in millimeters.

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