法律

ほうりつ

Law

N4noun·houritsu

How to remember it

法 (law) + 律 (rule) — the combined rules that govern a society.

Example sentences

  • この国の法律は非常に厳しい。

    このくにのほうりつはひじょうにきびしい。

    The laws of this country are very strict.

  • 法律を守るのは市民の義務だ。

    ほうりつをまもるのはしみんのぎむだ。

    Obeying the law is a citizen's duty.

Usage

Formal word; pair with を守る (obey) or を改正する (amend).

Related words

法則規則憲法裁判

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