Japanese

ほう
Meaning: law; rule; method; way; (Buddhism) dharma
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

法

Example sentences

Under the law, all citizens are equal.
人間は皆、法の下に等しい権利を持っている。
All humans have equal rights under the law.
全ての人間は法の下に平等である。
All humans are equal under the law.
この学習法は、単語を覚えるのに非常に効果的だ。
This study method is very effective for memorizing words.
彼は自分の罪に対して、法の裁きを受けることになった。
He ended up facing the judgment of the law for his crimes.
日本は法治国家であり、法に基づいて国が運営されている。
Japan is a constitutional state, and the country is operated based on the law.
権力者が恣意的に法を運用することは許されない。
It is not permitted for those in power to apply the law arbitrarily.
エドワード・ジェンナーは種痘法を発見したイギリスの医師です。
Edward Jenner was a British physician who discovered the vaccination method.
すべての国民は、法の下に平等権を有している。
All citizens have the right to equality under the law.
新設された競争法により、市場では苛辣な競争が繰り広げられている。
With the newly established competition law, a harsh competition is unfolding in the market.

Usage Notes

Refers to legal systems, methods of doing things, or Buddhist teachings.

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