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Noun meaning 'Act' in a legal sense, often part of compound words for specific laws. Used with other nouns to form law names, e.g., 『憲法』 (kenpou, 'Constitution').
Theme

In a university library, User and their professor, Ms. Tanaka, discuss legal research for a project.

ほう

Act (law: the X Act)

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Memory Hook

Think of a law book with 'Act' written on it. 『法』 (hou, 'Act') sounds like 'how'—as in, 'How is this Act enforced?'

Cultural Note

In Japanese legal contexts, 『法』 (hou, 'Act') is commonly used in names of laws, such as 『労働基準法』 (roudou kijun hou, 'Labor Standards Act'). It signifies formal legislation.

Forms

Base: 法Noun meaning 'Act' in a legal sense, often part of compound words for specific laws. Used with other nouns to form law names, e.g., 『憲法』 (kenpou, 'Constitution').