How to say 'Crime' or 'Sin' in Japanese | 罪

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The Japanese word for Crime or Sin is 'Tsumi', written as 罪 in Japanese.'Crime' or 'Sin' in hiragana is つみ.

word

罪

Meaning

Crime, Sin

Reading

つみ

tsumi

Kanji

罪Sin, Guilt

Explanation

The Japanese noun '罪 (つみ)' can mean both 'sin' and 'crime', depending on the context. When referring to 'sin', it often carries a moral or religious connotation, such as an act against divine or ethical laws. For example: he confessed his sin「彼は自分の罪を告白した」(かれはじぶんのつみをこくはくした). When referring to 'crime', it denotes an act punishable by law. For example: committing a crime is wrong「罪を犯すのは間違っている」(つみをおかすのはまちがっている). The word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but its nuance depends heavily on the situation.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1176

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 罪

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

罪

Meaning

Sin, Guilt

Words Related to 罪 Through the Kanji 罪

This Word contains the Kanji 罪 as well.

word

犯罪

Meaning

Crime

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'Tsumi' means 'Crime' or 'Sin' .

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