vigilante in Japanese
vigilante in Japanese is 自警団員 — vigilante means a person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
vigilante in Japanese
自警団員
Pronounced: jikeidan'in
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
What does "vigilante" mean?
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noun A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
"The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch."
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vigilante in a sentence
- The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch.
- Local vigilantes patrolled the streets after a string of break-ins.
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What is "vigilante" in Japanese?
"vigilante" in Japanese is 自警団員. vigilante means: A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
How do you pronounce 自警団員?
"vigilante" in Japanese is 自警団員, pronounced "jikeidan'in".
How do you use "vigilante" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals the police can't catch." In Japanese, "vigilante" is 自警団員.
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