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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

刑けい

kei

sentence, punishment

Refers to a penalty imposed by a court. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

その男おとこは終身しゅうしん刑けいに処しょせられた。
The man was given a life sentence.
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被告ひこくは懲役ちょうえき１０年ねんの刑けいを宣告せんこくされた。
The accused was condemned to ten years in prison.
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三人さんにんは終身しゅうしん刑けいを科かせられた。
Three were sentenced to life in prison.
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Kanji in 刑

刑punish; penaltyOnケイ

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