法律
ほうりつ
houritsu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 25 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

法律 (ほうりつ (houritsu)) means "Law". The reading is ほうりつ (houritsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Law

Also : Act · Legislation

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Example Sentences

その国の法律は市民の権利を守っている。

そのくにのほうりつはしみんのけんりをまもっている。

The law of that country protects citizens' rights.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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