How to say 'Commit' in Japanese | 犯す

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The Japanese word for Commit is 'Okasu', written as 犯す in Japanese.'Commit' in hiragana is おかす.

word

犯す

Meaning

Commit

Reading

おかす

okasu

Kanji

犯Crime

Explanation

The Japanese verb '犯す (おかす)' primarily means 'to commit' and is most often used in the context of committing a crime, sin, or wrongdoing. It carries a strong negative connotation and is typically associated with serious offenses. For example: he committed a crime「彼は罪を犯した」(かれはつみをおかした). It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'to violate' or 'to transgress', such as violating a rule or moral boundary. For example: she violated the rules「彼女はルールを犯した」(かのじょはルールをおかした). This verb is not used in casual or positive contexts and should be handled with care due to its serious implications.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3510

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 犯す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

犯

Meaning

Crime

Hiragana in the Word 犯す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 犯す Through the Kanji 犯

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 犯 as well.

word

犯罪

Meaning

Crime

word

犯人

Meaning

Criminal

word

犯

Meaning

Crime

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What does 'Okasu' (犯す) mean?

'Okasu' means 'Commit' .

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