Manners, etiquette, or the proper way of behaving; socially expected rules of conduct.
食事の作法を子どものうちに教えるべきだ。
One should teach table manners to children.
ビジネスの場では作法を守ることが重要だ。
In business settings, it's important to observe proper etiquette.
彼は年配者に対する作法がよくできている。
He behaves very properly toward his elders.
The manner or method of creating something, especially the conventions or techniques used in writing, poetry, or artistic production.
俳句には独特の作法がある。
Haiku has its own distinctive conventions.
文章の作法を学べば表現が格段に良くなる。
Learning writing techniques will markedly improve your expression.