custody in Japanese
custody in Japanese is 養育権, 保管, 預かり — custody means the legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
custody in Japanese
養育権
The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
保管
Pronounced: hokan
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
預かり
Pronounced: azukari
Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
拘留
Pronounced: kōryuu
The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
What does "custody" mean?
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noun The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
"The parents share custody of their two children."
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noun The state of being held by police, usually before a trial.
"The suspect was taken into custody after the raid."
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custody in a sentence
- The parents share custody of their two children.
- The suspect was taken into custody after the raid.
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What is "custody" in Japanese?
"custody" in Japanese is 養育権, 保管, 預かり. custody means: The legal right and responsibility to care for someone, especially a child.
How do you use "custody" in a sentence?
Example: "The parents share custody of their two children." In Japanese, "custody" is 養育権, 保管, 預かり.
Are there other ways to say "custody" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "custody": 養育権, 保管, 預かり, 拘留.
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