also: でんぼう
na-adjective, noun
Often used for a woman's assertive or shameless behavior; can be positive (bold) or negative (brazen) depending on context.
彼女の伝法な態度に周りは驚いた。
People around were surprised by her brazen attitude.
伝法な女性は昔から物語に登場する。
Bold women have appeared in stories since old times.
na-adjective, noun
Describes rough, violent, or unruly behavior, often associated with delinquents or thugs.
伝法な若者が街を騒がせている。
Rough youths are causing trouble in the town.
noun
freeloader; person who eats or entertains without paying
Historical Edo-period slang for someone who enjoys entertainment or food without paying; a freeloading sightseer.
江戸時代、伝法と呼ばれる無銭飲食者がいた。
In the Edo period, there were people called 伝法 who ate and drank without paying.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
teaching Buddhism; transmitting the Dharma
Original Buddhist meaning; refers to the act of teaching or transmitting the Dharma. Rare in modern usage outside religious contexts.
僧侶は伝法のために各地を巡った。
The monk traveled around to transmit the Dharma.