作法
also: さくほう
Meanings
Only with reading さほう
Refers to proper social behavior, rules of conduct, or ceremonial etiquette. Often used in contexts like tea ceremony, formal dining, or traditional arts.
In tea ceremony, it is important to learn the correct etiquette.
He knows well the etiquette of table manners.
way of making; manner of production
Used especially for the method or style of creating prose, poetry, or other artistic works. Can also refer to the technique of making something in general.
The manner of production of this novel is influenced by classical literature.
He read many works to learn the way of making poetry.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の作法を学ぶto learn the etiquette/proper way of doing something
I go to a class to learn the proper etiquette of the tea ceremony.
- 〈事〉の作法が違うthe accepted way of writing/composing something differs
The conventions of composition differ between haiku and tanka.
- 作法にのっとるto follow proper etiquette or protocol
The ceremony was carried out following traditional etiquette.
- 作法を守るto observe proper manners or etiquette
I was taught to observe proper manners at meals.
- 作法を身につけるto master proper manners or etiquette
I want my child to master proper manners while young.