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法
法 (readings: ほう, はっ; Japanese kanji) means “law”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 法律 (law).
What does 法 mean?
| Kanji | 法 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | law |
| Readings | ほう, はっ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 法
法 is read ほう or はっ depending on the word.
Example words with 法
| Example | 法律 (law) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14