罪 — meaning in English

English meaning

• crime noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
• sin noun In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.

Senses

罪 is used for these senses in English:

• crime (countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
• crime (uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime — full definition

1. noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
2. noun Illegal activity in general.

sin — full definition

1. noun In religious terms, an act that breaks a moral or divine law.
2. noun Informally, any wrongdoing, shameful act, or serious flaw.
3. verb To commit a sin; to act against moral or religious law.

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