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arson in Japanese

arson in Japanese is 放火, 放火罪 — arson means the crime of deliberately setting fire to property.

arson in Japanese

放火
noun
Pronounced: hōka
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.
放火罪
noun
Pronounced: hōkazai
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

What does "arson" mean?

  1. noun The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.
    "Investigators ruled the warehouse blaze an act of arson."
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arson in a sentence

  • Investigators ruled the warehouse blaze an act of arson.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "arson" in Japanese?

"arson" in Japanese is 放火, 放火罪. arson means: The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.

How do you pronounce 放火?

"arson" in Japanese is 放火, pronounced "hōka".

How do you use "arson" in a sentence?

Example: "Investigators ruled the warehouse blaze an act of arson." In Japanese, "arson" is 放火, 放火罪.

Are there other ways to say "arson" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "arson": 放火, 放火罪.

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