Meaning

Primary

Law

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Though there's no law about two kanji with the same meaning producing the same meaning, a law law is probably a law.

Reading

ほうりつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

弁護士は、法律のエキスパートです。

Lawyers are experts in law.

日本には、道を歩きながら飲酒をしてはいけないという法律は無い。

In Japan, there is no law against walking and drinking in the street.

もし一ヶ月の間に全法律用語を覚えることができたら、百万ドルお支払いしてもいいですよ。

If you can memorize every legal term within one month, I will pay you a million dollars.

Kanji Composition