作法

さほう

Manners, etiquette, proper form

N3noun·sahou

How to remember it

作 (make) + 法 (method) — the proper "method made" for doing things.

Example sentences

  • 日本の作法を学ぶ。

    にほんのさほうをまなぶ。

    I learn Japanese etiquette.

  • 食事の作法に気をつける。

    しょくじのさほうにきをつける。

    I'm careful about table manners.

Usage

Formal register; commonly modified by の, as in 日本の作法.

Related words

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