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- wrongdoing
- indiscretion
- penalty
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How it's built罪
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Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘeye (目) · cross-eyed · net (网) · un- · jail cell · prison bars
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1764
On Reading Examples
The criminal pleaded with him to change his mind.tatoeba The criminal was sent to the gallows.tatoeba それは罪人に対する最も人道的な刑罰ではないか。ざいにん Isn't that the most humane punishment for criminals?tatoebaその罪人はキリスト教徒になり、生活を一新した。ざいにん The criminal became a Christian and turned over a new leaf.tatoebaKun Reading Examples
Man is born a sinner.tatoeba Additional Examples
He was accused of stealing the jewels.tatoeba He convinced us of her innocence.tatoeba He is a partner in crime.tatoeba Stroke Order
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