noun
six codes; six major legal codes
Refers to the six fundamental codes of Japanese law: the Constitution, Civil Code, Criminal Code, Commercial Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Code of Criminal Procedure. Used in legal and educational contexts.
法学部では六法を最初に学ぶ。
In the law department, students first learn the six codes.
noun
Compendium of Laws; Roppō Zensho
Abbreviation of 六法全書, a comprehensive collection of Japanese statutes. Commonly used by legal professionals and students.
試験には六法を持ち込める。
You can bring the Compendium of Laws to the exam.