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法

法 — method, law, rule

Learn the correct stroke order for 法 (method), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou、ハッha、ホッho、フランfuran
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のりnori
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#100
Meaningsmethod, law, rule, principle, model, system

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

違法いほうillegal; illicit; unlawfulna-adjective
技法ぎほうtechniquenoun
刑法けいほうcriminal law; penal codenoun
憲法けんぽうconstitutionnoun
工法こうほうmethod of constructionnoun
航法こうほうsailing; navigationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 法 (method) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 法 is #100, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

違法いほう — illegal; illicit; unlawful
技法ぎほう — technique
刑法けいほう — criminal law; penal code

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 法 have?

The kanji 法 (method) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 法?

法 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 法 mean?

法 means: method, law, rule, principle, model, system. On'yomi readings: ホウ, ハッ, ホッ, フラン. Kun'yomi readings: のり.

What JLPT level is 法?

法 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.