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rule; law; regulation
model; pattern
teachings of Buddha; Buddhist doctrine
transverse measurement; measurement across
side-slope; slope
社会の範を守ることは大人の責任だ。
Following society's rules is an adult's responsibility.
彼の行動は若者の範となるだろう。
His actions will likely serve as a model for young people.
古くからの範に従って儀式を行った。
The ceremony was performed according to age-old rules.