JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
法 — method
- Reading
- ホウ・ハッ・ホッ・フラン・のり
- Meaning
- method; law; rule; principle; model; system
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
法 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ホウ・ハッ・ホッ・フラン・のり and it means method; law; rule; principle; model; system. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
法 appears in everyday japanese words such as 法 (Act), 司法 (administration of justice) and 手法 (technique).
Japanese words containing 法
Frequently asked questions
What does 法 mean in Japanese?
法 means method; law; rule; principle; model; system in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 法 read?
法 is read ホウ・ハッ・ホッ・フラン・のり. Reading it inside real words — 法 and 司法 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 法 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 法 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 法 in a word?
A common word containing 法 is 法 (ほう) — "Act". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 法 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 法 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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