内規
Meanings
1
internal rules; bylaws; private regulations
Refers to rules or regulations established within an organization, company, or group, as opposed to public laws. The gloss 'tradition' is a rare, extended use for unwritten internal norms.
Overtime pay is provided according to the company's internal rules.
This club has internal rules known only to its members.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は内規で定めるto stipulate a matter in internal regulations
How to take leave is stipulated in the company's internal rules.
- 内規に従うto follow internal rules
Everyone needs to act in accordance with the internal rules.
- 内規に違反するto violate internal rules
That act was in violation of the company's internal rules.
- 内規を改正するto revise internal rules
The board decided to revise the internal regulations.