1.
crime, criminal offense
An act that violates the law and is punishable by the legal system.
犯罪を犯してはいけない。
You must not commit crimes.
犯罪を犯す = to commit a crime
犯罪率が低い国。
A country with a low crime rate.
サイバー犯罪が増えている。
Cybercrime is increasing.
USAGE: 犯罪 is the general term for crime in legal and everyday contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 犯罪を犯す (to commit a crime)
- 犯罪に手を染める (to turn to crime)
- 犯罪を防ぐ (to prevent crime)
- 犯罪に巻き込まれる (to get caught up in crime)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 犯罪者 (criminal)
- 犯罪率 (crime rate)
- 犯罪捜査 (criminal investigation)
- 犯罪防止 (crime prevention)
- 凶悪犯罪 (violent crime)
- サイバー犯罪 (cybercrime)
- 組織犯罪 (organized crime)
Related Words
Related:
犯人 (criminal)