法: the kanji for law; method
法 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means law; method. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
法 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
法 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 方法ほうほう · hōhō | method |
| 法律ほうりつ · hōritsu | law |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しい勉強方法を試してみた。Atarashii benkyō hōhō o tameshite mita.I tried a new study method.
- この国の法律について学んだ。Kono kuni no hōritsu ni tsuite mananda.I studied about this country's laws.
- 効果的な方法を考えています。Kōkateki na hōhō o kangaete imasu.I am thinking of an effective method.
- 新しい法律が来年施行される。Atarashii hōritsu ga rainen shikō sareru.A new law will be enforced next year.
- 問題を解決する方法を探している。Mondai o kaiketsu suru hōhō o sagashite iru.I am looking for a way to solve the problem.
Questions about 法
How many strokes does 法 have?
法 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 法?
The on readings are hou (ホウ), hatsu (ハッ), hotsu (ホッ). 法 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 法?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 法
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.