遵守・順守・循守|じゅんしゅjunshu[1]atamadaka (head-high)

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遵守遵守 is the most common written form and the recommended default for beginners; it is used for observance of laws, rules, and similar requirements.
順守順守 is a less common kanji-only variant of 遵守 with the same meaning. Beginners should choose 遵守 instead.
循守循守 is a kanji-only form that is rarely used. It has the same meaning as 遵守, but learners will seldom need to choose it.
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbobservance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
    校則こうそくは、順守じゅんしゅすべきだ。↗
    You should observe the school rules.
Conjugation
Dictionary form遵守する(じゅんしゅする)
Polite (masu)遵守します(じゅんしゅします)
Negative (nai)遵守しない(じゅんしゅしない)
polite (masen)遵守しません(じゅんしゅしません)
classical zu / nu遵守せず・遵守せぬ(じゅんしゅせず・じゅんしゅせぬ)
Past (ta)遵守した(じゅんしゅした)
polite (mashita)遵守しました(じゅんしゅしました)
Past negative (nakatta)遵守しなかった(じゅんしゅしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)遵守しませんでした(じゅんしゅしませんでした)
Te form遵守して(じゅんしゅして)
Potential遵守できる(じゅんしゅできる)
Passive遵守される(じゅんしゅされる)
Causative遵守させる(じゅんしゅさせる)
Causative passive遵守させられる(じゅんしゅさせられる)
Conditional (ba)遵守すれば(じゅんしゅすれば)
tara遵守したら(じゅんしゅしたら)
Volitional遵守しよう(じゅんしゅしよう)
polite (mashou)遵守しましょう(じゅんしゅしましょう)
Imperative遵守しろ(じゅんしゅしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym従うしたがうNeutralNeutral, everyday verb: to obey, follow or comply, and also to follow a person; the most versatile choice, as in 「指示に従う」. 「遵守」 is more formal.
  • Synonym遵奉じゅんぽうWrittenWritten/formal prose: reverently upholding and obeying laws, doctrines and the like; 「遵守」 simply stresses not breaking the rules.
  • Synonym励行れいこうWrittenWritten/formal prose: carrying things out conscientiously and strictly, as in 「手洗い励行」; 「遵守」 is about not violating rules.
  • Synonym遵行じゅんこうWrittenWritten/formal prose and rare: acting in accordance with laws and rules. Say 「守る」 or 「従う」 in daily speech, 「遵守」 in formal settings.
  • Related守るまもるNeutralNeutral, everyday verb: to keep promises and to protect; the most common colloquial choice, as in 「約束を守る」. 「遵守」 is more formal.
  • Related服従ふくじゅうNeutralObedience or submission to commands and authority, as in 「命令に服従」; 「遵守」 is specifically about observing laws and rules.
  • Related服するふくするWrittenWritten/formal prose: to obey or submit, and also to serve a sentence or go into mourning, as in 「刑に服する」; 「遵守」 is about observing laws and rules.
  • Related奉じるほうじるWrittenWritten/formal prose: to follow and believe in a teaching or principle, as in 「教えを奉じる」; 「遵守」 is about observing laws and rules.
  • Related奉ずるほうずるWrittenWritten/formal prose; same as 「奉じる」 — to follow and serve a teaching or master; 「遵守」 is about observing laws and rules.
  • Related随順ずいじゅんWrittenWritten/formal prose and rare: meek, submissive obedience. 「遵守」 stresses not violating laws and rules and is more objective.
  • Related体するたいするWrittenWritten/formal prose: to take an intention or instruction to heart and act on it, as in 「意を体する」; 「遵守」 is about observing laws and rules.
  • Related服すふくすWrittenWritten/formal prose: an alternate form of the verb 「服する」 — to obey or submit, or serve a sentence; 「遵守」 is about observing laws and rules.
  • RelatedコンプライアンスNeutralLoanword for corporate compliance — a company acting within laws and social norms, as in 「コンプライアンス違反」; 「遵守」 is broader.
  • Antonym違反いはんNeutralAntonym on the obey-vs-violate axis: breaking rules or laws, as in 「交通違反」.
  • Antonym逸脱いつだつWrittenWritten/formal prose antonym on the comply-vs-stray axis: deviating from or going beyond accepted norms.

Use 「遵守」 for observing laws, rules and deadlines, as in 「法令遵守」 and 「期限を遵守する」. For everyday keeping of promises use 「守る」; for obedience use 「従う」 or 「服従」; for corporate compliance use 「コンプライアンス」. The opposite is 「違反」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 法律ほうりつや規則きそくなどに従したがい、よく守まもること。
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