ほう
ほう
hou
nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

ほう (ほう (hou)) means "law". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

law

Also : act · way · rule · method · principle

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 法 (ほう) means 'Act (law: the X Act)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of act (law: the x act).

Example Sentences

法を守ることは市民の義務だ。

ほうをまもることはしみんのぎむだ。

Obeying the law is the duty of citizens.

新しい法が制定された。

あたらしいほうがせいていされた。

A new law was enacted.

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