法律
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Noun referring to legal statutes or regulations. Used in formal contexts, such as 『法律を守る』 (hōritsu o mamoru, 'to obey the law').
Theme

In a university library, User and their professor Mr. Tanaka are discussing a recent news article about legal changes.

法律

ほうりつ

law

Culture & SocietyWork & Business

Memory Hook

Think of 'law' as a 'hō-ritsu' (法律 hōritsu) — 'ho' sounds like 'law' in English, and 'ritsu' reminds you of 'rules' or 'regulations'.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『法律』 (hōritsu, 'law') is highly respected and forms the basis of societal order. It's commonly discussed in contexts like business, education, and government, reflecting the country's structured and rule-abiding culture.

Forms

Base: 法律Noun referring to legal statutes or regulations. Used in formal contexts, such as 『法律を守る』 (hōritsu o mamoru, 'to obey the law').