Quick answer
法 is the kanji for "Law". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is のり (nori). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Law
Also : Rule · Method · Model · System · Principle
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 法 represents 'METHOD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of method.
On-reading: ほう — remember this sound by associating it with method. Kun-reading: のり.
Example Sentences
法律を守ることが義務です。
ほうりつをまもることがぎむです。
It is an obligation to follow the law.
日本語の勉強方法を変えました。
にほんごのべんきょうほうほうをかえました。
I changed my Japanese study method.
Vocabulary using 法
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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