Japanese

はんざい
Meaning: crime; offense
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

犯
罪

Example sentences

I want to create a society without crime.
犯人を家の中に囲うのは犯罪です。
Harboring a criminal in one's house is a crime.
その国では、重大な犯罪に対して死刑が執行されることがある。
In that country, the death penalty is sometimes carried out for serious crimes.
彼は悪友にそそのかされ、犯罪の世界へと引きずり込まれた。
He was enticed by bad friends and dragged into the world of crime.
警察は犯罪組織の掃討作戦を開始した。
The police began a cleanup operation of the criminal organization.
その犯罪には重い刑罰が科されるだろう
Heavy penalties will be imposed for that crime.
警察は長年の捜査の末、ついに犯罪組織の渠魁を逮捕した。
After years of investigation, the police finally arrested the ringleader of the criminal organization.

Usage Notes

Refers to an act that breaks the law. Often used in formal or legal contexts.

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