1.
law; legislation
Legal rules and regulations established by a governing body. Used in formal and legal contexts.
2.
method; way; technique
A way of doing something, a method or technique. Very commonly used as a suffix meaning '-method' or '-way of doing'.
Usage
As a standalone word, 法 typically refers to law in formal contexts. As a suffix, it attaches to nouns to mean "method of" or "way of."
Common law compounds
- 法律: law (the most common general word)
- 憲法: constitution
- 刑法: criminal law
- 民法: civil law
- 法案: legislative bill
Common method compounds
- 方法: method, way
- 用法: usage, directions for use
- 文法: grammar
- 製法: manufacturing method
- 書法: calligraphy; writing style
Common collocations
Related Words
Related:
法律 (law (general))
Related:
方法 (method, way)
Compare:
時制 (tense (grammatical))