法務
Meanings
judicial affairs; legal affairs
Refers to legal or judicial matters, often in governmental or corporate contexts. Common in compound terms like 法務省 (Ministry of Justice) or 法務部 (legal department).
He works in the legal department of the company.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a new bill.
temple clerical duties; temple administration
Used in Buddhist contexts for administrative or clerical work within a temple. Less common in everyday speech; typically encountered in religious or historical settings.
He is a monk in charge of clerical duties at the temple.
Usage patterns
- 〈組織〉の法務を担当するto be in charge of legal affairs for an organization
He is in charge of the company's legal affairs.
- 寺の法務を務めるto perform clerical/administrative duties at a temple
The head priest performs the temple's administrative duties.
- 法務に携わるto be involved in legal affairs
She has been involved in legal affairs for many years.
- 法務を行うto carry out legal affairs/duties
This department carries out legal work on a daily basis.