法学
ほうがく
hougaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
法学 (ほうがく (hougaku)) means "Law". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Law
Also : Jurisprudence
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Example Sentences
法学部では法律の基礎を学ぶ。
ほうがくぶではほうりつのきそをまなぶ。
In the law faculty, one studies the foundations of law.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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