house arrest in Japanese

house arrest in Japanese is 軟禁.

house arrest in Japanese

軟禁

noun

Pronounced: nankin

(legal) Confinement of a person to his or her residence, sometimes with a limited travel allowance, ordered by a judge or other authority as a more lenient alternative to imprisonment.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "house arrest" in Japanese?

"house arrest" in Japanese is 軟禁.

How do you pronounce 軟禁?

"house arrest" in Japanese is 軟禁, pronounced "nankin".

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