Meaning of 人質 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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人質JLPT 1
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Kana Readingひとじち
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Romajihitojichi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- hostage; prisoner
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Example Sentences
人質, ひとじち used in context
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The criminal didn't let the hostages go.
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Sooner or later, the hostages will be set free.
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All the hostages were released unharmed.
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The hostages will be released.
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The hostages will be released before Christmas.
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The fate of the hostages depends on the result of the negotiation.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
substance, quality, matter, temperament
On: シツ, シチ, チ
Kun: たち, ただ.す, もと, わりふ
15 strokes
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