VocabJLPT N1
lawful
な-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. legal
  2. 2. lawful
Describes something that is permitted or recognized under the law. It is the opposite of illegal, and is used when discussing whether an action, business, or activity is lawful.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is that video clip even legal, copyright-wise?

Sentence 2

The teacher warned, "This action is not legal."

Sentence 3

Is it legal to save videos from overseas websites?

Sentence 4

Is playing music that loud on the street even legal?

Sentence 5

Sure, it's legal, but it still feels like cheating!