sin in Japanese
sin in Japanese is 罪, つみ, 罪を犯す — sin means in religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
sin in Japanese
罪
Pronounced: tsumi
つみ
Pronounced: tsumi
罪を犯す
Pronounced: tsumiookasu
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.
What does "sin" mean?
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noun In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
"In many faiths, lying is considered a sin."
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noun Informally, any wrongdoing, shameful act, or serious flaw.
"Wasting good food is practically a sin in her house."
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verb To commit a sin; to act against moral or religious law.
"The character believes he has sinned beyond forgiveness."
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sin in a sentence
- In many faiths, lying is considered a sin.
- He confessed his sins to the priest.
- Wasting good food is practically a sin in her house.
- The character believes he has sinned beyond forgiveness.
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What is "sin" in Japanese?
"sin" in Japanese is 罪, つみ, 罪を犯す. sin means: In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
How do you pronounce 罪?
"sin" in Japanese is 罪, pronounced "tsumi".
How do you use "sin" in a sentence?
Example: "In many faiths, lying is considered a sin." In Japanese, "sin" is 罪, つみ, 罪を犯す.
Are there other ways to say "sin" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "sin": 罪, つみ, 罪を犯す.
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