罪

N3

つみ

[tsumi]

Illustration for 罪

Meanings

1.NounAdj-naNo-adj

crime; sin; wrongdoing; indiscretion

2.Noun

penalty; sentence; punishment

3.Noun

fault; responsibility; culpability

4.NounAdj-na

thoughtlessness; lack of consideration

Other Readings

「罪」 has another reading with different meanings.

罪（ざい）
crime

Examples

若い頃に罪を犯してしまったそうです。

I have committed a crime.

罪のない人を責めてはいけない。

You should not blame innocent people.

罪を償うために努力しています。

I am making an effort to atone for my sin.