Meaning

Primary

Lawyer

Alternative

Legal Profession

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The official method of doing anything requires hiring a lawyer. They have to be there when you sign forms or sue people, or it isn't official at all.

Reading

ほうそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

法曹を目指そうと思ったきっかけは何ですか。

What made you pursue your dream of becoming a lawyer?

Kanji Composition