Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 囚役(しゅうえき) in Japanese

囚役
Kana Reading
しゅうえき
Romaji
shūeki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    prison labor; prison labour


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

captured, criminal, arrest, catch

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: とら.われる

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

On'Yomi: ヤク, エキ

Kun'Yomi:

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