Translation guide
In gymnastics and similar sports, a 'compulsory routine' is a set sequence of movements that all competitors must perform. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from the standard technical term to more general descriptions.
Referring to a required set of movements that all athletes must perform in a competition.
Describing something that must be done as part of a routine, not necessarily in sports.
A natural way to say 'compulsory routine' in daily life, using the loanword ルーティン.
The standard technical term used in gymnastics, figure skating, and similar sports. It directly means 'prescribed performance'.
In the compulsory routine of gymnastics, all athletes perform the same movements.
Literally 'required performance'. Less common than 規定演技 but still understood in sports contexts.
The compulsory routine in figure skating demonstrates basic skills.
Stretching every morning is my compulsory routine.
Means 'obligatory daily routine'. Slightly formal, suitable for describing chores or duties.
Taking medicine has become his compulsory routine.
A more roundabout way to say 'a rule that must be followed'. Used when emphasizing the compulsory nature.
This company has a compulsory routine of cleaning every morning.