Japanese word

法務

Pronunciation

Romajihōmu

Meaning

  • nounlegal affairs

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 法務に相談するhō mu ni sō dan su ru

    consult legal

  • 法務に確認するhō mu ni kaku nin su ru

    check with legal

  • 法務を担当するhō mu o tan tō su ru

    handle legal affairs

Similar words

法律実務hōritsujitsumu: Practical work involving the application of legal rules and procedures.
法律事務hōritsujimu: Administrative and procedural work related to legal matters.

Definition in Japanese

組織の活動に関わる法律上の事務や対応を行うこと、またはその部門。so shiki no katsu dō ni kaka wa ru hō ritsu jō no ji mu ya tai ō o okona u ko to ma ta wa so no bu mon

Word origin

The compound 法務 (hōmu) consists of 法 (hō, "law") and 務 (mu, "duty or work"), meaning work connected with law.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • legal departmentnoun

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