司法
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Noun referring to the judicial system or the act of administering justice. Used in formal contexts like law, government, and news. Example: 『司法制度』 (shihō seido, 'judicial system').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko, a law student, are discussing career paths and the justice system over coffee at a café.
司法
しほう
administration of justice
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a judge in a courtroom administering justice. The word 『司法』 (shihō) sounds like 'she-hō' — think 'she holds' the scales of justice. 'She holds justice' → 司法 (shihō, 'administration of justice').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『司法』 (shihō, 'administration of justice') refers to the judicial branch of government, which includes courts and legal systems. It's a key term in discussions about law and governance, often mentioned in news and education.
Forms
Base: 司法Noun referring to the judicial system or the act of administering justice. Used in formal contexts like law, government, and news. Example: 『司法制度』 (shihō seido, 'judicial system').