Meaning of 現行犯 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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現行犯
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Kana Readingげんこうはん
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Romajigenkōhan
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
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Example Sentences
現行犯, げんこうはん used in context
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She was caught red-handed trying to steal a necklace.
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He was caught in the act of pickpocketing.
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The thief was caught in the act.
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The thief was arrested red-handed.
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今度は見逃してやるが、またお前を盗みの現行犯で捕らえたくないもんだね。
I'll let you off this time, but I don't ever want to catch you stealing again.
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The police caught him at it.
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going, journey
On: コウ, ギョウ, アン
Kun: い.く, ゆ.く, -ゆ.き, -ゆき, -い.き, -いき, おこな.う, おこ.なう
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