罪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 罪, read つみ. This noun denotes a legal or moral wrong and appears in expressions for crime and guilt.
• Basic usage: 罪を認める describes a defendant admitting a crime, while 罪の意識 describes guilt about breaking a promise.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A crime admitted in court
  • The defendant acknowledges their crime during the trial. Example: 裁判で被告は自分の罪を認めました。 — The defendant admitted their crime in court.
• Guilt over a broken promise
  • Breaking the promise leaves the person feeling guilty. Example: 約束を破ったことに、彼は罪の意識を感じていました。 — He felt guilty for breaking the promise.