Translation and Meaning of: 死刑 - shikei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 死刑 (shikei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shikei
Kana: しけい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: death penalty; capital punishment
Meaning in English: death penalty;capital punishment
Definition: A punishment that penalizes a criminal for committing a mortal crime.
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Explanation and Etymology - (死刑) shikei
死刑 It is a Japanese word meaning "death penalty." It is composed by the Kanji 死 (Shi) which means "death" and 刑 (kei) which means "pity". The death penalty is a controversial subject around the world, with divergent opinions about its effectiveness and morality. In Japan, the death penalty is legal and applied to criminals convicted of serious crimes such as mass murder or terrorism. The Japanese criminal justice system is known to be rigorous and efficient, and the death penalty is seen as a form of proper punishment for serious crimes. However, there are criticism from human rights groups that argue that the death penalty is inhuman and should be abolished.How to Write in Japanese - (死刑) shikei
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Synonyms and Similar - (死刑) shikei
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
死罪; 断頭台; 絞首刑; 処刑; 死刑執行
Words containing: 死刑
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Words with the same pronunciation: しけい shikei
Example Sentences - (死刑) shikei
Below are some example sentences:
死刑は人権侵害だと考えられています。
Shikei wa jinken shingai da to kangaerareteimasu
The death penalty is considered a violation of human rights.
The death penalty is considered a violation of human rights.
- 死刑 - death penalty
- は - topic particle
- 人権 - human rights
- 侵害 - violation
- だと - expression indicating an opinion or belief
- 考えられています - is considered
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "death penalty; capital punishment" é "(死刑) shikei". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
