Meaning of 被告人 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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被告人
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Kana Readingひこくにん
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Romajihikokunin
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- accused; defendant; prisoner at the bar
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Example Sentences
被告人, ひこくにん used in context
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The defendant was about stand trial when he grabbed the deputy's gun and shot the judge.
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The lawyer asked the judge to make allowance for the age of the accused.
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The lawyer asked the judge to make allowance for the age of the accused.
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The accused was acquitted on two of the charges.
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The accused tried to justify his actions.
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The accused was sentenced to death.
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Kanji found in this word
incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving
On: ヒ
Kun: こうむ.る, おお.う, かぶ.る, かぶ.せる
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