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Japanese word
商法
Pronunciation
Romajishōhō
Meaning
- nouncommercial law
Example
商法を学ぶ学生が増えています。shō hō o mana bu gaku sei ga fu e te i ma su
The number of students studying commercial law is growing.
More examples
会社の取引については、商法の規定が適用されることがあります。kai sha no torihiki ni tsu i te wa shō hō no ki tei ga teki yō sa re ru ko to ga a ri ma su
The provisions of commercial law may apply to a company's transactions.
Core concept
Describes the legal rules that govern trade, business activities, and the dealings of commercial actors.
Common phrases
商法の規定shō hō no ki tei
provisions of commercial law
商法の適用shō hō no teki yō
application of commercial law
Definition in Japanese
商取引や商人の営業などに関する法規。shō torihiki ya shō nin no ei gyō na do ni kan su ru hō ki
Word origin
商法 (shōhō) combines 商 (shō, "commerce") and 法 (hō, "law"), giving the compound its meaning of law governing commerce.
Usage tips
- Unlike business practice, 商法 (shōhō) refers to the legal rules of commerce, and it is also the name of Japan's Commercial Code in legal contexts.
Other meanings
- business practicenoun
- business methodnoun