遵守・順守・循守|じゅんしゅjunshu[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
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
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbobservance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
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
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