(しほう)

しほう
noun
judicial; judiciary
1. judicial system; judiciary; administration of justice
The system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law.
司法(しほう)試験(しけん)合格(ごうかく)した。
I passed the bar examination.
司法(しほう)独立(どくりつ)大切(たいせつ)だ。
Judicial independence is important.
立法(りっぽう)行政(ぎょうせい)司法(しほう)三権(さんけん)分立(ぶんりつ)
Separation of the three powers: legislative, executive, and judicial.

司法(しほう) refers to the judicial branch of government and legal system.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 司法(しほう)試験(しけん) (bar examination)
  • 司法(しほう)制度(せいど) (judicial system)
  • 司法(しほう)書士(しょし) (judicial scrivener)
  • 司法(しほう)取引(とりひき) (plea bargain)

THREE BRANCHES:

  • 立法(りっぽう) (legislative)
  • 行政(ぎょうせい) (executive)
  • 司法(しほう) (judicial)