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rule; law; regulation
model; pattern
teachings of Buddha; Buddhist doctrine
transverse measurement; measurement across
side-slope; slope
社会では法を守ることがとても大切だ。
Obeying the law in society is essential.
国会で新しい法が制定されました。
A new law has been enacted.
法に基づいて公正に判断しましょう。
We will judge based on the law.