法
Kanji · N2
法 / method
Kanji for method, law, or rule.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホウ、ハッ、ホッ、フラン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
法 carries the meaning method, law, or rule.
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Common compounds with 法
魔法使いまほうつかいmagician / wizard / sorcerer
航法こうほうsailing / navigation
法曹ほうそうlegal profession / judicial officer / lawyer
憲法けんぽうconstitution
寸法すんぽうmeasurement / size / extent
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