Meaning

Primary

Unwritten Law

Alternatives

Unwritten Rule, Common Law

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This not writing law is a law that hasn't been written down. It's an unwritten law, like taking your shoes off and showering every day.

Reading

ふぶんりつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

学校では日本語でしか話してはいけないという不文律のようなものがあります。

There is some sort of unwritten rule that says people are only allowed to speak Japanese in this school.

Kanji Composition