Breakdown of shuugyoukisoku ni shitagaimasu.
にni
indirect object particle
就業規則shuugyoukisoku
workplace rules
従うshitagau
to obey
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Questions & Answers about shuugyoukisoku ni shitagaimasu.
How is this sentence read?
It is read:
就業規則に従います。
しゅうぎょうきそく に したがいます。
- 就業規則 = しゅうぎょうきそく
- 従います = したがいます
In normal Japanese writing, it would usually be written without spaces: 就業規則に従います。
The spaces here are just to help learners see the parts more clearly.
What exactly does 就業規則 mean?
就業規則 means work rules, employment regulations, or company work policies.
It is a fairly formal term, often used in workplaces, HR documents, contracts, and company handbooks.
Breakdown:
- 就業 = employment, working
- 規則 = rules, regulations
So 就業規則 is more specific and formal than a general word like ルール.
Why is the particle に used here?