罪人

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The legal or narrative noun 罪人 (ざいにん) denotes a person guilty or convicted of a crime.
• Basic usage: A ruler may 罪人に機会を与える, and a story may follow the pursuit of a convict who escaped from prison.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A person regarded as guilty
  • It is a strong label and should not be extended to anyone who merely made a mistake; legal or narrative context matters.