決まり
きまり
kimari
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
決まり (きまり (kimari)) means "Rule". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Rule
Also : Regulation · Conclusion
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Example Sentences
学校には守るべき決まりがある。
がっこうにはまもるべききまりがある。
There are rules at school that must be followed.
決まりを守ることが社会では大切だ。
きまりをまもることがしゃかいではたいせつだ。
Following rules is important in society.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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