107
η½ͺ
Crime, Sin, Guilt
γ€γΏ (tsumi)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word η―η½ͺ (crime) appears frequently in Japanese news. The kanji η½ͺ is also used in moral or religious contexts to mean 'sin' or 'guilt.'
Memory Trick
Imagine someone trapped inside a NET (η½) after breaking the law. Being caught reminds you of CRIME and GUILT.
Readings
Onyomi: γΆγ€ (zai)
Kunyomi: γ€γΏ (tsumi)
Example Words
η―η½ͺ
γ―γγγ (hanzai)
Crime
η½ͺδΊΊ
γγγ«γ (zainin)
Criminal
ζη½ͺ
γγγγ (yuuzai)
Guilty
η‘η½ͺ
γγγ (muzai)
Not guilty
Example Sentence
ε½Όγ― η‘η½ͺγ§γγγ
γγγ― γγγγ§γγγ
kare wa muzai deshita
He was found not guilty.