法
method · law · rule · principle · model · system
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 去
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
Symbolism
Law, method, rule. Represents law.
Spiritual Meaning
Buddhist "Dharma" is cosmic truth/teaching. "Expounding the Dharma" transmits truth; "law" means cosmic principles.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
三段論法
さんだんろんぽう
syllogism; syllogism
末法思想
まっぽうしそう
pessimism due to decadent-age theory; pessimism due to decadent-age theory
六法全書
ろっぽうぜんしょ
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes; compendium of laws
行儀作法
ぎょうぎさほう
etiquette; good manners; etiquette
治外法権
ちがいほうけん
extraterritoriality; extraterritoriality
不法行為
ふほうこうい
tort; illegal act; illegal activity; tort
永字八法
えいじはっぽう
Eight Principles of Yong; principles for writing the eight basic brush strokes in Chinese characters; Eight Principles of Yong
如法暗夜
にょほうあんや
total (utter) darkness; total (utter) darkness
法界悋気
ほうかいりんき
being jealous of things that have nothing to do with one; being jealous of others who are in love with each other; being jealous of things that have nothing to do with one
是生滅法
ぜしょうめっぽう
the law of arising and ceasing; the law of creation and destruction; the law of arising and ceasing
諸法無我
しょほうむが
idea that all things in the universe lack their own unchangeable substances; idea that all things in the universe lack their own unchangeable substances
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 法 mean in Japanese?
法 means method, law, rule, principle, model, system.
How do you read 法?
On'yomi: ホウ、ハッ、ホッ、フラン (HOU, HA, HO, FURAN). Kun'yomi: のり (nori).
How many strokes does 法 have?
法 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 法 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 法 (method, law, rule, principle, model, system) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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