Japanese

ほうそく
Meaning: law; rule; principle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

この宇宙の法則を解明するのは非常に困難だ。
Elucidating the laws of this universe is extremely difficult.
物理の法則を無視した動きだ。
It's a movement that ignores the laws of physics.
アイザック・ニュートンは万有引力の法則を発見した。
Isaac Newton discovered the law of universal gravitation.
アイザック・ニュートンは、万有引力の法則を発見したことで知られています。
Isaac Newton is known for discovering the law of universal gravitation.
万有引力の法則によれば、すべての物体は互いに引き合っています。
According to the law of universal gravitation, all objects are attracted to each other.

Usage Notes

Refers to scientific laws or unavoidable principles that govern natural or social phenomena.

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