Japanese Conversation · Level 103
60 words
Japanese word
司法
Pronunciation
Romajishihō
Meaning
- nounjudiciary
Example
司法は法律に基づいて判断を下します。shi hō wa hō ritsu ni moto zu i te han dan o kuda shi ma su
The judiciary makes decisions based on the law.
More examples
この国では、司法の独立が重視されています。ko no kuni de wa shi hō no doku ritsu ga jū shi sa re te i ma su
Judicial independence is highly valued in this country.
Core concept
Describes the part of government that applies the law by deciding disputes and determining legal rights and duties.
Common phrases
司法制度shi hō sei do
judicial system
司法の独立shi hō no doku ritsu
judicial independence
司法機関shi hō ki kan
judicial body
Definition in Japanese
法律に基づいて争いを裁き、権利や義務を確定する国家の作用。hō ritsu ni moto zu i te araso i o saba ki ken ri ya gi mu o kaku tei su ru kok ka no sa yō
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 司法 (shihō) combines 司 (shi, "administer") and 法 (hō, "law").
Usage tips
- In English, judiciary can refer either to the court system as a whole or to the judges who decide cases under the law.
Other meanings
- administration of justicenoun