acquit in Japanese
acquit in Japanese is 放免, 解放 — acquit means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.
acquit in Japanese
放免
Pronounced: hōmen
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
解放
Pronounced: kaihō
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
What does "acquit" mean?
- verb To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
- verb To pay off or settle something owed, such as a debt.
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verb To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
"The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."
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verb To behave in a particular way, especially in carrying out a task.
"The soldier acquitted herself well in battle."
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acquit in a sentence
- The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
- The soldier acquitted herself well in battle.
- The orator acquitted himself very poorly.
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What is "acquit" in Japanese?
"acquit" in Japanese is 放免, 解放. acquit means: To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
How do you pronounce 放免?
"acquit" in Japanese is 放免, pronounced "hōmen".
Are there other ways to say "acquit" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "acquit": 放免, 解放.
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