Japanese

じしゅ
Meaning: surrender; self-denunciation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

自
首

Example sentences

The criminal surrendered to the police.
犯人は警察に自首し、本名を名乗った。
The criminal turned themselves in to the police and gave their real name.
警察の呼びかけに応じて、男は自首した。
Responding to the police's appeal, the man surrendered.

Usage Notes

Used when a criminal voluntarily reports their crime to the authorities.

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