司法
Meanings
1
administration of justice; judiciary
Refers to the judicial branch of government or the system of courts and judges, as opposed to the legislative or executive branches.
Judicial independence is a foundation of democracy.
He passed the bar exam and became a judge.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が司法に携わるfor someone to work in/be involved in the judiciary
He has worked in the judiciary for many years.
- 司法の独立を守るto protect the independence of the judiciary
Protecting the independence of the judiciary is important for democracy.
- 司法の判断を待つto wait for a judicial ruling/decision
On this issue, we can only wait for the judiciary's ruling.
Expressions
- 司法の場courtroom; court of law