(ふしんしゃ)

ふしんしゃ
noun
suspicious person
personsociety
1. suspicious person, suspect
A person whose behavior or appearance arouses suspicion. Commonly used in safety announcements and crime reports.
不審者(ふしんしゃ)注意(ちゅうい)
Watch out for suspicious persons.
学校(がっこう)(ちか)不審者(ふしんしゃ)目撃(もくげき)された
A suspicious person was spotted near the school.
If you see a suspicious person, please call the police immediately.

Usage

Frequently used in community safety bulletins, school circulars, and police announcements. Japanese neighborhoods often have signs reading 不審者(ふしんしゃ)注意(ちゅうい) (beware of suspicious persons).

Forms

不審(ふしん) (suspicious, doubtful) + (しゃ) (person)

Common collocations