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Zach

法律は守らなければならない。

Sentence Analyzer

法律 は 守らなければならない 。

English Translation

You must observe the law.

Furigana

法律(ほうりつ)は守(まも)らなければならない。

Romanji

Hōritsu wa mamoranakerebanaranai.

Words

法律 (ほうりつ)
law
は (は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
守る (まもる)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow

Kanji

法
Readings: ホウ、 ハッ、 ホッ、 フラン、 のり
Meanings: method, law, rule, principle, model, system
律
Readings: リツ、 リチ、 レツ
Meanings: rhythm, law, regulation, gauge, control
守
Readings: シュ、 ス、 まも.る、 まも.り、 もり、 -もり、 かみ
Meanings: guard, protect, defend, obey