裁判官は、被告人に有罪の判決を下した。
The judge handed down a guilty verdict to the defendant.
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Example sentences
被告人は裁判官の質問に対して、静かに答えた。
The defendant answered the judge's questions quietly.
裁判の結果、被告人の無罪が確定した。
As a result of the trial, the defendant's innocence was confirmed.
裁判官は被告人に判決を言い渡した。
The judge pronounced the sentence on the defendant.
裁判官は公平に被告人を裁いた。
The judge judged the defendant fairly.
Usage Notes
Specific term for a person prosecuted in a criminal trial. In civil trials, the term '被告' (hikoku) is used instead.
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