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What does 罪 (つみ, tsumi) mean?

罪 (つみ, tsumi) means crime, sin.

Quick facts
Readingつみ
Romajitsumi
Part of speechnoun, na-adjective, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
つみ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsumi

crime, sin

  1. 1noun · na-adjective · no-adjective crime; sin; wrongdoing
  2. 2noun penalty; sentence; punishment
  3. 3noun fault; responsibility; culpability
  4. 4noun · na-adjective thoughtlessness; lack of consideration

Example sentences

  • He admitted his guilt and apologized.

  • I think lying is a sin.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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