Law in Japanese
"law" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
掟
okite
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "law". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
法 is law, and also method and the Buddhist dharma. 律 is a statute or a rule of discipline. 則 is a rule or principle. 憲 is constitutional law, the 憲 of 憲法. 制 is a system of rules.
Top pick
method, law, rule, principle, model, system
Reading: hou
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
What it carries
Law, method, rule. Represents law.
Related kanji for "law"
law
ritsu
Combines 'go' (彳) with 'brush' (聿), representing rules written down—laws. Indicates things that establish order and norms.
law
soku · wisdom
Composed of shell and sword. Ruling with sword on shell.
law
ken
Composed of roof, heart, and eye. Law watched by heart and eye.
law
sei · wisdom
Composed of not yet and sword. Controlling tree with sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for law?
The most common kanji for "law" is 法, read as hou. It means method, law, rule. Related kanji: 律 (law), 則 (law), 憲 (law), 制 (law).
How many strokes does 法 have?
法 has 8 strokes.