WORD DETAIL
有罪
ゆうざい
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
有罪, readゆうざい, denotes the legal state of a defendant being found guilty of an offense. - Basic usage: It describes a fictional defendant being found guilty and jurors considering guilt versus innocence.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Guilt is distinct from punishment
- It states the legal finding that an offense was committed and does not by itself specify the punishment.

