Japanese

ゆうざい
Meaning: guilty; guilt
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

有
罪

Example sentences

The court handed down a guilty verdict to him.
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.
裁判長は被告に有罪の宣告を言い渡した。
The judge handed down a guilty verdict to the defendant.
検察官は彼の有罪を立証するために証拠を提示した。
The prosecutor presented evidence to prove his guilt.
陪審員は、証拠を公平に評価し、被告が有罪か無罪かを判断しなければならない。
Jurors must evaluate evidence fairly and determine whether a defendant is guilty or innocent.
被告の有罪は証拠を見れば事理明白だ。
The defendant's guilt is self-evident if you look at the evidence.

Usage Notes

Opposite of '無罪' (innocence). Refers to having committed a crime or being judged as such.

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