noun
Only with reading かい
In Buddhism, a general term for moral precepts or rules of conduct, often used in compound words like 戒律 (kairitsu) or 十戒 (jikkai).
仏教の戒は、信者が守るべき行動規範です。
Buddhist precepts are codes of conduct that followers should observe.
noun
sila; precept
Specifically refers to the Sanskrit term 'sila' (ethical conduct) in Buddhist doctrine. Often used in scholarly or religious contexts.
戒（シーラ）は、仏教の修行において重要な要素です。
Sila (precepts) is an important element in Buddhist practice.
戒律 refers to the specific set of rules or commandments, while 戒 is the broader concept of precepts or moral discipline.
The kanji 戒 originally means 'to admonish' or 'to warn'. In Buddhist context, it is used to translate the Sanskrit term 'sila', referring to ethical precepts.