noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A fixed rule, regulation, or prescribed way of doing things, often in an organization or social context.
The company has a dress code.
Please proceed with the procedure according to the rules.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
settlement; conclusion; agreement
A decision, settlement, or agreed-upon outcome; often used when a matter is resolved or a deal is struck.
The negotiations finally reached a settlement.
Let's come to an agreement through discussion.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
face; countenance (in front of others)
Used almost exclusively in the set phrase 決まりが悪い, meaning to feel awkward or embarrassed in front of others.
See also: 決まりが悪い
I felt awkward after making a mistake in front of everyone.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
love relationship between a customer and a prostitute
Archaic term for a romantic or exclusive relationship between a client and a prostitute in the Edo period pleasure quarters.
In the Edo-period pleasure quarters, there existed a relationship called 決まり between a customer and a prostitute.
You have to follow the school's rules.
I fell down in front of everyone and felt so embarrassed.
It was decided that next week's trip would be cancelled.
As if it were his fixed routine, he drinks coffee every morning.
He broke the team's rule and was punished.
This class has its own set of rules.
winning technique (sumo); clincher; decisive move
Search-only kanji form; not normally used in modern writing.
Rarely used kanji form.