Meaning of 法律 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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法律JLPT 4
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Kana Readingほうりつ
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Romajihōritsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- law
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Example Sentences
法律, ほうりつ used in context
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Minors are prohibited from smoking by law.
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I will never violate a law again.
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In North America it is against the law to fail to fasten your seatbelt.
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In legal documents, difficult words and phrases are often used.
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法律的な実務は政府が任命する弁護士、そのほかの専門家が行うことになっている。
Legal services will be provided by lawyers and other experts to be appointed by the government.
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You are not to break the law.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
method, law, rule, principle, model, system
On: ホウ, ハッ, ホッ, フラン
Kun: のり
8 strokes
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