English–Japanese

“legal affairs” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihōmu

Example

会社の法務を担当しています。kai sha no hō mu o tan tō shi te i ma su

I handle the company's legal affairs.

Illustration for 法務 (legal affairs)

How to say “legal affairs” in Japanese

“Legal affairs” in Japanese is 法務 (hōmu).

Refers to the practical legal function that supports an organization and deals with matters involving the law.

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

Example sentences with 法務

新しい規則について法務に相談しました。atara shi i ki soku ni tsu i te hō mu ni sō dan shi ma shi ta

I consulted the legal department about the new rule.

Tips for using 法務

  • Japanese business documents may use 法務 (hōmu) for tasks such as reviewing contracts and handling legal matters, while English often separates the work from the department that performs it.

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