Translation and Meaning of: 法律 - houritsu

The Japanese word 「法律」 (houritsu) means "law" or "legislation." It is composed of two kanji: 「法」 (hou), which means "law," "rule," or "method," and 「律」 (ritsu), which can be translated as "statute," "regulation," or "discipline." Together, these characters form a concept that encompasses the set of rules or principles that govern a society. It is interesting to note that, in the context of Japanese law, 「法律」 specifically refers to the written law approved by the competent authorities, such as the Japanese parliament.

Observing the etymology of the kanji that make up the word, 「法」 is derived from characters related to justice and order. This kanji features the radical 「氵」 associated with water, possibly reflecting the idea that the law flows and adapts. Meanwhile, 「律」 has connections to measures and standards and includes the radical 「彳」 which is linked to movement and proper conduct. This draws a picture of well-defined guidelines that govern behavior and ensure order within a community. In Japan, as in many other countries, the legal system is a crucial part of maintaining peace and social harmony.

The creation of the legal system in modern Japan intensified during the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century, when the country sought to modernize its political and social institutions, adopting many Western principles. The Japanese Civil Code, for example, was introduced in the late 1800s and was heavily influenced by the French Civil Code. This is why Japan has a hybrid legal system that combines traditional Japanese concepts with elements of continental European law systems. The 「法律」 modern not only supports the social and political structures of Japan but also reflects this unique blend of cultural and legal influences.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 法令 (Horei) - Set of laws and regulations.
• 制度 (Seido) - System or structure, often used in a legal or institutional context.
• 規則 (Kisoku) - Rules or norms, usually of an internal nature.
• 規範 (Kihan) - Norms or standards of behavior can refer to values or legal conduct.
• 法規 (Hōki) - Rules or legal provisions, more focused on regulation.
• 法律制度 (Hōritsu seido) - Legal system or structure of law.

法律

Romaji: houritsu
Kana: ほうりつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: lei

Meaning in English: law

Definition: Rules and regulations established to maintain social order.

Example Sentences - (法律) houritsu

See below some example sentences:

違反は法律に違反する行為です。

Ihan wa hōritsu ni ihan suru kōi desu

Uma violação é um ato que viola a lei.

• 違反 - violação
• は - Topic particle
• 法律 - lei
• に - target particle
• 違反する - violar
• 行為 - ato
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

偽造は法律で禁止されています。

Gizou wa houritsu de kinshi sarete imasu

A falsificação é proibida por lei.

Falcocks são proibidos por lei.

• 偽造 - falsificação
• は - Topic particle
• 法律 - lei
• で - partícula que indica o meio ou instrumento
• 禁止 - proibição
• されています - forma passiva do verbo "suru" (fazer), indicando que a ação de proibir é feita por alguém ou algo.

この法律は来月から施行されます。

Kono houritsu wa raigetsu kara shikou saremasu

This law will come into effect next month.

This law will be applied next month.

• この - this
• 法律 - lei
• は - Topic particle
• 来月 - Next month
• から - A partir de
• 施行 - implementação
• されます - will be held

判事は法律を正確に適用する責任がある。

Hanjoshi wa hōritsu o seikaku ni tekiyō suru sekinin ga aru

O juiz é responsável por aplicar a lei com precisão.

• 判事 - Juiz
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 法律 - Lei
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 正確に - Precisamente
• 適用する - Aplicar
• 責任 - Responsabilidade
• が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• ある - Existir

検事は法律を守るために働く。

Kenshi wa hōritsu o mamoru tame ni hataraku

Attorneys work to protect the law.

Prosecutors work to protect the law.

• 検事 - Promotor
• は - Topic particle
• 法律 - Lei
• を - Direct object particle
• 守る - Proteger
• ために - For
• 働く - Trabalhar

法律は人々を守るために存在します。

Hōritsu wa hitobito o mamoru tame ni sonzai shimasu

The law exists to protect people.

• 法律 - "she" in Japanese
• は - Topic particle
• 人々 - "pessoas" means "people" in Japanese.
• を - direct object particle
• 守る - It means "protect" in Japanese.
• ために - expression that indicates purpose
• 存在します - means "to exist" in Japanese

法律に違反すると罰せられる。

Hōritsu ni hihan suru to basserareru

You will be punished if you break the law.

• 法律 (hou ritsu) - lei
• に (ni) - partícula que indica ação ou destino
• 違反する (i han suru) - violate, infringe
• と (to) - particle indicating condition or consequence
• 罰せられる (batsu serareru) - ser punido

私たちは法律に従う必要があります。

Watashitachi wa hōritsu ni shitagau hitsuyō ga arimasu

We need to follow the law.

• 私たちは - We
• 法律に - To the law
• 従う - seguir
• 必要があります - Is required