民法
Meanings
1
civil law; civil code
Refers to the body of law governing private relations, or specifically the Japanese Civil Code (民法典).
There was a discussion about the revision of the Civil Code.
He is majoring in civil law at university.
Usage patterns
- 民法を改正するto revise/amend the Civil Code
The Diet amended the Civil Code and lowered the age of adulthood.
- 民法に基づく〈事〉(a matter/right) based on the Civil Code
This contract protects rights based on the Civil Code.
- 民法上の〈事〉(something) under civil law
This is an issue that falls under civil-law liability.
- 民法が適用されるthe Civil Code applies (to a case)
The Civil Code applies to this case.