Japanese

さいばん
Meaning: trial, judgment, court case
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

裁
判

Example sentences

As a result of the trial, the defendant's innocence was confirmed.
彼のアリバイがないことは、裁判において非常に不利に働いた。
The fact that he had no alibi worked very much to his disadvantage in the trial.
裁判所の傍聴席から、裁判の様子を見学した。
I observed the trial proceedings from the gallery of the courthouse.
彼は裁判で自分の潔白を証明した。
He proved his innocence in court.
裁判で彼は正当防衛を主張し、無罪となった
In court, he claimed self-defense and was found not guilty.
大統領の弾劾裁判が始まった
The president's impeachment trial has begun.
彼は、裁判の様子を傍聴するために裁判所へ行った。
He went to the courthouse to observe the trial.
裁判で口頭弁論が行われる
Oral arguments are conducted in the trial.
昔の日本では盟神探湯が裁判の方法だった
In ancient Japan, trial by boiling water was used as a method of judgment.

Usage Notes

Refers to legal proceedings in a court of law to resolve disputes or determine guilt.

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