罪: the kanji for crime; sin
罪 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means crime; sin. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
罪 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
罪 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ザイ (zai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 犯罪はんざい · hanzai | crime |
つみ (tsumi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 罪つみ · tsumi | crime; sin |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この地域は犯罪が少ない。Kono chiiki wa hanzai ga sukunai.This area has little crime.
- 彼は罪を認めた。Kare wa tsumi o mitometa.He admitted his crime.
- 犯罪を防ぐために対策を取った。Hanzai o fusegu tame ni taisaku o totta.We took measures to prevent crime.
- 罪を犯した者は罰を受ける。Tsumi o okashita mono wa batsu o ukeru.Those who commit crimes receive punishment.
- 犯罪の数は年々減っている。Hanzai no kazu wa nen'nen hette iru.The number of crimes is decreasing year by year.
Questions about 罪
How many strokes does 罪 have?
罪 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 罪?
The on readings are zai (ザイ). The kun readings are tsumi (つみ).
What JLPT level is 罪?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 罪
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.