風紀
Meanings
1
public morals; discipline; social order
Refers to the moral standards and discipline expected in public or institutional settings, especially schools and workplaces. Often used in phrases like 風紀を乱す (disturb public morals) or 風紀委員 (discipline committee).
School rules became stricter to maintain discipline.
He was suspended for behavior that disturbed public morals.
Usage patterns
- 風紀を乱すto disturb/violate public morals or discipline
His behavior disturbed the school's discipline.
- 風紀が乱れるfor public morals/discipline to become lax
It's said that public morals in the city have become lax recently.
- 風紀を守るto maintain public morals/discipline
The students were instructed to maintain discipline within the school.
- 風紀委員a student/staff member responsible for enforcing discipline
She was chosen as a discipline committee member this year.