法律

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 法律を守ることは国民の義務です。▶ —
   Obeying the law is a citizen's duty.
2. 新しい法律ができました。▶ —
   A new law has been made.

Collocations

Mnemonic

法律 houritsu — 法 (law) + 律 (law, rule). Both kanji mean "law" — the body of rules set by the state. If K-71's 規則 (kisoku, rule) operates at the school or organization level, 法律 is the binding rule set by the nation. 法律で決まる (decided by law) is common.

Quick check

1. How does 法律 differ from 規則 (K-71)?

   • 法律 is the binding rule set by the nation
   • they are identical
   • 法律 is a school rule
   • 法律 is a temporary promise