Word details

拘置所

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拘置所.

Dictionary

Entry

拘置所うちしょNounFreq #38731
1

prison; detention house; detention center; jail

Examples
ついに反逆者は捕らえられ、拘置所に入れられた。
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

8 strokesFrequency 1,336JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウ

Kun

かか.わる

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけ

place, extent

8 strokesFrequency 221JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ショ

Kun

ところ-ところどころとこ

Nanori

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