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掟: rule

rule; code; law
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Readings

On
トウ・チョウ・ジョウ・テイ
Kun
おきて

Always read おきて: a binding rule of a community such as a village, guild or family, often unwritten.

Key words

掟おきてrule; law; code
掟破りおきてやぶりbreaking the rules; rule-breaker

Example sentences

This village has a rule that outsiders must not be given lodging at night.

The wizard who broke the rules was driven out of the tower.

The pirates strictly keep their code never to betray a comrade.

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