Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 拘置(こうち) in Japanese

拘置
Kana Reading
こうち
Romaji
kōchi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    detention; confinement; arrest
    Example sentence
    三浦容疑者拘置過ごしが明らかになった。 It has become clear what murder-suspect Miura's jail lifestyle is like.

Examples of 拘置, こうち in a sentence

  • 三浦容疑者拘置過ごしが明らかになった。

    It has become clear what murder-suspect Miura's jail lifestyle is like.



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: かか.わる

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JLPT 3

13 strokes

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: お.く, -お.き

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