“Law” in Japanese
Short answer
Law in Japanese is “掟” (okite). Full meaning: law, regulation, rule, code, agreement, arrangement, compact.
Other ways to say “Law” in Japanese
定め
sadame law, rule, regulation, provision, decision, appointment, arrangement, agreement; destiny, fate, karma
律法
rippou law, rule; precept; Torah (first five books of the Hebrew Bible)
定則
teisoku law, established rule
法律
houritsu law
法学
hougaku law, jurisprudence
章程
shoutei law, rule, ordinance, charter
理法
rihou law
法則
housoku law, rule
律
tadashi law (esp. ancient East Asian criminal code), regulation; vinaya (rules for the monastic community); (musical) pitch
法令
hourei statute, law, act, ordinance, regulation
法
nori rule, law, regulation; model, pattern; teachings of Buddha, Buddhist doctrine
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