six codes; six major legal codes
Refers to the six fundamental codes of Japanese law: the Constitution, Civil Code, Criminal Code, Commercial Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Code of Criminal Procedure. Used in legal and educational contexts.
In the law department, students first learn the six codes.
Compendium of Laws; Roppō Zensho
Abbreviation of 六法全書, a comprehensive collection of Japanese statutes. Commonly used by legal professionals and students.
See also: 六法全書
You can bring the Compendium of Laws to the exam.
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes
From 六 (six) + 法 (law, code). The term refers to the six major legal codes of Japan.