detention in Japanese
detention in Japanese is 抑留, 拘留, 拘置 — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
detention in Japanese
抑留
Pronounced: yokuryuu
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
拘留
Pronounced: kōryuu
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
拘置
Pronounced: kōchi
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
What does "detention" mean?
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noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
"He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
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noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
"She got detention for talking back to the teacher."
detention in a sentence
- He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
- She got detention for talking back to the teacher.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "detention" in Japanese?
"detention" in Japanese is 抑留, 拘留, 拘置. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
How do you pronounce 抑留?
"detention" in Japanese is 抑留, pronounced "yokuryuu".
How do you use "detention" in a sentence?
Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Japanese, "detention" is 抑留, 拘留, 拘置.
Are there other ways to say "detention" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "detention": 抑留, 拘留, 拘置.
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