How to Say ‘Rules are rules’ in Japanese
ルールはルールです
ruuru wa ruuru desu
[ruuru wa ruuru desu]
💬 Usage Tip: Reiterates the importance of a rule, common in discussions involving regulations.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase underscores the unwavering observance of procedures prevalent in Japanese society.
Phrase Breakdown
ルールは
ruuru wa
Words in this phrase
ルール
ruuru
[ruuru]
is (used to reinforce a statement)
A phrase used to reinforce or emphasize a rule or point.
ルールはルールです、本当に。
Rules are rules, really.
は
wa
[wa]
is
Indicates a description or definition.
これがルールです。
This is the rule.
ルールです
ruuru desu
Words in this phrase
ルール
ruuru
[ruuru]
is (used to reinforce a statement)
A phrase used to reinforce or emphasize a rule or point.
ルールはルールです、本当に。
Rules are rules, really.
です
desu
[desu]
is
Used to emphasize the rule as an absolute.
ルールはルールです、従ってください。
Rules are rules, please follow them.
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