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陪審員
ばいしんいん
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
陪審員(ばいしんいん) is a person noun for a juror. - Basic usage:
陪審員たちrefers to the jurors hearing testimony;陪審員候補refers to a person summoned as a prospective juror.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Serving juror and juror candidate
たちpluralizes people already acting as jurors, while候補marks candidate status rather than confirmed service.

