Japanese

けいむしょ
Meaning: prison; penitentiary; jail
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

刑
務
所

Example sentences

He has just been released from prison.
その囚人は、夜の闇に紛れて刑務所から脱走した。
The prisoner escaped from prison under the cover of the night.
刑の確定後、彼は直ちに刑務所へ収監された。
He was taken to the detention center after his sentence was finalized.
長い刑務所暮らしを終え、彼はついに娑婆の空気を吸った
After a long time in prison, he finally breathed the air of the outside world.
刑務所で同房の人と友達になった
I became friends with my cellmate in prison.

Usage Notes

A facility where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.