Rules and permission
Core words, Stage 4chunk 57 of 79Society and news
Say what's allowed, what's banned and what's your right.
kyoka
permission; approval
Formal or official permission; kyoka o morau = get permission.
Kyoka suru = to permit. Day to day, people just ask ii? to ask if something's okay.
sore, joushi no kyoka moratta?
Did you get your boss's okay for that?
それ、上司の許可もらった？
sore wa joushi no kyoka o moraimashita ka?
Did you get your manager's approval for that?
それは上司の許可をもらいましたか？
Written 許可 · きょかRank #1675 in 3,030 TV dramas
ruuru
rules; a rule
Rules of a game, a house or a group; mamoru = follow them, yaburu = break them.
Kisoku is the more formal word for regulations, like school rules.
ruuru wa chanto mamotte yo.
Stick to the rules, okay?
ルールはちゃんと守ってよ。
ruuru wa chanto mamotte kudasai ne.
Please make sure you follow the rules.
ルールはちゃんと守ってくださいね。
Written ルールRank #1837 in 3,030 TV dramas
kinshi
ban; not allowed
Said of rules (X wa kinshi = X isn't allowed) and ends many signs.
On signs: chuusha kinshi = no parking; satsuei kinshi = no photos.
koko, tabako kinshi da yo.
You can't smoke here.
ここ、タバコ禁止だよ。
koko wa tabako kinshi desu yo.
Smoking isn't allowed here.
ここはタバコ禁止ですよ。
Written 禁止 · きんしRank #2007 in 3,030 TV dramas
kenri
a right
Often in arguments: ... kenri wa nai = you have no right to ...
Kenri ga aru = have the right. Its pair is gimu (duty).
anata ni sonna koto o iu kenri wa nai.
You have no right to say that.
あなたにそんなことを言う権利はない。
anata ni sonna koto o iu kenri wa arimasen.
You have no right to say that.
あなたにそんなことを言う権利はありません。
Written 権利 · けんりRank #1950 in 3,030 TV dramas