Japanese word

弁護士

Pronunciation

Romajibengoshi

Meaning

  • nounlawyer

Example

父は弁護士です。chichi wa ben go shi de su

My father is a lawyer.

Illustration for 弁護士 (lawyer)

More examples

契約の前に弁護士に相談します。kei yaku no mae ni ben go shi ni sō dan shi ma su

I will consult a lawyer before signing the contract.

Core concept

Refers to a legal professional who speaks and acts for others in matters governed by law.

Common phrases

  • 弁護士に相談するben go shi ni sō dan su ru

    consult a lawyer

  • 弁護士を雇うben go shi o yato u

    hire a lawyer

  • 弁護士になるben go shi ni na ru

    become a lawyer

Definition in Japanese

法律に関する助言をし、依頼人の権利を守るために代理や弁護をする職業。hō ritsu ni kan su ru jo gen o shi i rai nin no ken ri o mamo ru ta me ni dai ri ya ben go o su ru shoku gyō

Word origin

弁護士 (bengoshi) combines 弁護 (bengo, "legal defense") with 士 (shi, "professional"), so its form describes a professional who provides legal defense.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 弁護士 (bengoshi) can be followed by さん (san) when referring to a lawyer respectfully, producing 弁護士さん (bengoshi-san).

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