Japanese

つみをおかす
Meaning: to commit a crime; to commit a sin
Part of Speech: Verb, Phrase

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 罪を犯す 罪を犯さない
Polite 罪を犯します 罪を犯しません
Past 罪を犯した 罪を犯さなかった
Polite + Past 罪を犯しました 罪を犯しませんでした
Te-form 罪を犯して 罪を犯さなくて
Potential 罪を犯せる 罪を犯せない
Passive 罪を犯される 罪を犯されない
Causative 罪を犯させる 罪を犯させない
Imperative 罪を犯せ 罪を犯すな

Handwriting

罪
を
犯
す

Example

Once you commit a crime, its shadow follows you for a lifetime.

Usage Notes

Refers to performing an act that violates laws or moral standards. 'Tsumi' can mean both legal crime and moral sin.

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