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What does 法律 (ほうりつ, houritsu) mean?

法律 (ほうりつ, houritsu) means law.

Quick facts
Readingほうりつ
Romajihouritsu
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ほうりつ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhouritsu

law

  1. 1noun law; legislation; act

Example sentences

  • My older brother is studying law at university.

  • You must obey the laws of the country.

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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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