fixed rule; established rule
Refers to a rule or regulation that is set and not easily changed; often used in formal or legal contexts.
usual way; customary method
Describes a habitual or conventional way of doing something; less rigid than a formal rule.
He never misses his morning walk, as is his usual way.
In this company, we must proceed according to the fixed rules.
Standard kanji spelling for 'fixed rule' or 'established method'.
Alternate spelling, also read じょうほう; can imply a customary or usual way.
Compound of 定 (fixed, established) and 法 (law, method). The alternate spelling 常法 uses 常 (usual, ordinary) to emphasize habitual or customary aspects.