A compendium of the Six Codes (major statutes) of Japan — a collected book of important laws. Often used by legal professionals and law students.
法学部の学生は六法全書を常に携帯していることが多い。
Law students often carry the compendium of the Six Codes with them.
裁判で条文を確認するとき、六法全書を引く。
When checking provisions in court, one consults the compendium of laws.