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rule; law; regulation
model; pattern
teachings of Buddha; Buddhist doctrine
transverse measurement; measurement across
side-slope; slope
社会の則を守ることは大切だ。
It's important to follow the rules of society.
自然の則に逆らうことはできない。
You can't go against the laws of nature.
古い則が今も受け継がれている。
Old rules are still being passed down.