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guilt in Japanese

guilt in Japanese is 有罪, 責任, 罪悪感 — guilt means the fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.

guilt in Japanese

有罪
noun
Pronounced: yuuzai
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
責任
noun
Pronounced: sekinin
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
有罪
noun
Pronounced: yuuzai
(law) The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.
罪悪感
noun
Pronounced: zaiakukan
Regret for having done wrong.

What does "guilt" mean?

  1. noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
    "The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt."
  2. noun A troubled feeling of having done something wrong.
    "She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday."
  3. verb To make someone feel guilty, especially to influence their behaviour.
    "Stop trying to guilt me into lending you money."
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guilt in a sentence

  • The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt.
  • She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
  • He was consumed by guilt after the argument.
  • Stop trying to guilt me into lending you money.

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What is "guilt" in Japanese?

"guilt" in Japanese is 有罪, 責任, 罪悪感. guilt means: The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.

How do you pronounce 有罪?

"guilt" in Japanese is 有罪, pronounced "yuuzai".

How do you use "guilt" in a sentence?

Example: "The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt." In Japanese, "guilt" is 有罪, 責任, 罪悪感.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "guilt": 有罪, 責任, 罪悪感.

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