No. 15,423 in Korean
법이다
"It is the law" or "That's the rule."
In a sentence
가난할수록 가족끼리 의지하는 법이다.
People tend to rely on their family more if they are poor.
The word "법이다" here means "the way or nature" in a general sense, indicating how things tend to happen under certain circumstances.
친구에게는 솔직하게 이야기하는 법이다.
It's proper to speak honestly to friends.
In this context, "법이다" expresses a norm or expectation, suggesting what is considered appropriate or customary behavior.
꾸준히 노력하면 성공하는 법이다.
Consistent effort typically leads to success.
Here, "법이다" is used to convey a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating an outcome that is generally expected under certain actions.
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