Word details

留置

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 留置.

Dictionary

Entry

留置ゅうちNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #51504
1

detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

detain, fasten, halt, stop

10 strokesFrequency 731JLPT N2Grade 5

On

リュウ

Kun

と.めると.まるとど.めるとど.まるるうぶる

Nanori

とめ

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

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