- 規則 — rule; regulation
- 規定 — regulation; provision
- 規模 — scale; scope
- 規約 — agreement; code
- 定規 — ruler (measuring tool)
- 規制 — control; restriction
- 新規 — new; fresh (project, contract)
The kanji 規 combines 見 (“see”) with a component meaning “compass” — a tool for measuring and drawing. Together, they suggest the idea of setting boundaries, defining standards, and establishing rules.
新しい 規則が 発表されました。
A new rule has been announced.
会社の 規模は 年々 拡大しています。
The scale of the company has been expanding year by year.