Word details
罪
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 罪.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
crime; sin; wrongdoing; indiscretion
Examples
ビルはその罪を犯していなかった。
Bill did not commit the crime.
2
penalty; sentence; punishment
3
fault; responsibility; culpability
4
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
thoughtlessness; lack of consideration
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
罪
guilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense
13 strokesFrequency 732JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ザイ
Kun
つみ
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