A1 noun Neutre

法律

/hoːɾit͡sɯ/

A system of official rules that a country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties. It specifically refers to statutes and legislation passed by a governing body.

Exemples

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1

この国の法律はとても厳しいです。

The laws of this country are very strict.

2

私たちは法律を守らなければなりません。

We must obey the law.

3

それは法律違反だよ、気を付けて。

That is a violation of the law, be careful.

Famille de mots

Nom
法律
Verb
法律化する
Adverbe
法律的に
Adjectif
法律上の
Apparenté
法律家
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Astuce mémo

The first kanji 法 (law) contains water (氵) and go (去) - think of laws making things flow away smoothly like water. The second kanji 律 (regulation) looks like someone walking along a set path.

Quiz rapide

悪いことをすると、___によって罰せられます。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 法律

Exemples

1

この国の法律はとても厳しいです。

everyday

The laws of this country are very strict.

2

私たちは法律を守らなければなりません。

formal

We must obey the law.

3

それは法律違反だよ、気を付けて。

informal

That is a violation of the law, be careful.

4

日本の法律制度について研究しています。

academic

I am researching the Japanese legal system.

5

新しい法律が来月から実施されます。

business

The new law will be implemented starting next month.

Famille de mots

Nom
法律
Verb
法律化する
Adverbe
法律的に
Adjectif
法律上の
Apparenté
法律家

Collocations courantes

法律を守る to obey the law
法律を作る to make/legislate a law
法律に違反する to violate the law
法律を破る to break the law
法律を学ぶ to study law

Phrases Courantes

法律の壁

legal barrier

法律の網をくぐる

to find a legal loophole

法律の専門家

legal expert

Souvent confondu avec

法律 vs 規則 (kisoku)

Hōritsu refers to national statutes, while kisoku refers to smaller scale rules like school or office regulations.

法律 vs 憲法 (kenpō)

Kenpō is the specific 'Constitution', which is the highest law of a nation, whereas hōritsu refers to general laws.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'hōritsu' when referring to the formal legal system of a country. For informal social rules or games, 'rūru' (rules) or 'manā' (manners) is more appropriate.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the particle 'o' with 'violate' (ihansuru), but the correct pattern is 'hōritsu ni ihansuru'. Also, don't confuse it with 'hōhō' which means method.

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Astuce mémo

The first kanji 法 (law) contains water (氵) and go (去) - think of laws making things flow away smoothly like water. The second kanji 律 (regulation) looks like someone walking along a set path.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Sinitic compounds: 'hō' (system/method) and 'ritsu' (statute/regulation).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun Followed by particles like を (object), に (target of violation), or の (possession)
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Contexte culturel

Japan is a highly rule-abiding society where social order and the 'Rule of Law' (hō no shihai) are deeply respected in daily life.

Quiz rapide

悪いことをすると、___によって罰せられます。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 法律

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