English–Japanese

“civil law” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiminpō

Example

私は民法を学んでいます。watashi wa min pō o mana n de i ma su

I am studying civil law.

Illustration for 民法 (civil law)

How to say “civil law” in Japanese

“Civil law” in Japanese is 民法 (minpō).

It refers to the legal framework for settling private matters such as agreements, property, and family relationships.

Full entry for 民法: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 民法

私たちは民法の規定に従って契約を結びます。watashi ta chi wa min pō no ki tei ni shitaga tte kei yaku o musu bi ma su

We make contracts in accordance with the provisions of civil law.

Tips for using 民法

  • In Japan, 民法 (minpō) can refer to the field of civil law and to the main written body of rules for private relations, while civil code highlights the written code.

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