弁護士

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The legal occupation noun 弁護士 (べんごし) denotes a qualified lawyer or attorney.
• Basic usage: A client may ask a 弁護士 to review a contract, while the defendant's attorney questions a witness in court.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A legal adviser and advocate
  • The role differs from a prosecutor and centers on advising or representing a client.