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What does 司法 (しほう, shihou) mean?

司法 (しほう, shihou) means judiciary.

Quick facts
Readingしほう
Romajishihou
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しほう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshihou

judiciary

  1. 1noun administration of justice; judicature

Example sentences

  • The separation of powers includes the judiciary.

  • Passing the bar exam is difficult.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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