1.
crime, offense
An act that violates the law.
罪を犯した。
He committed a crime.
罪を犯す = to commit a crime
重い罪に問われた。
He was charged with a serious crime.
裁判で罪を認めた。
He admitted guilt at the trial.
2.
sin, wrongdoing
An immoral act, especially in a religious or moral sense.
嘘をつくのは罪だ。
Telling lies is a sin.
罪を償うために一生懸命働いた。
I worked hard to atone for my wrongdoing.
罪を償う = to atone for one's sins
食べ物を無駄にするのは罪な気がする。
Wasting food feels like a sin.
3.
guilt, fault
The state of being responsible for wrongdoing.
彼に罪はない。
He is not guilty. / It's not his fault.
罪の意識に苦しんでいる。
I am tormented by feelings of guilt.
自分の罪を深く反省している。
I deeply reflect on my guilt.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 罪を犯す (to commit a crime/sin)
- 罪に問う (to charge with a crime)
- 罪を償う (to atone for one's sins)
- 罪を認める (to admit guilt)
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 犯罪 (crime)
- 有罪 (guilty)
- 無罪 (innocent, not guilty)
- 罪悪感 (sense of guilt)
COMMON EXPRESSION:
- 罪な人 (a cruel person, someone who makes others suffer)
Related Words
Related:
犯罪 (crime)