罪
つみ
tsumi
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
罪 is the kanji for "Sin / Fault / Crime". A common reading is つみ (tsumi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sin / Fault / Crime
Also : Sin · Fault · Crime · Blame · Guilt · Offense
Readings
kunつみ/ tsumionざい/ zai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 罪 represents 'GUILT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of guilt.
Reading ·
On-reading: ざい — remember this sound by associating it with guilt. Kun-reading: つみ.
Example Sentences
罪を犯してはいけません。
つみをおかしてはいけません。
You must not commit crimes.
申し訳ないと謝罪しました。
もうしわけないとしゃざいしました。
I apologized saying I'm sorry.
Vocabulary using 罪
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