絞殺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 絞殺 (こうさつ) is a forensic noun for killing by strangling and for that manner of death.
• Basic usage: 絞殺された人物 forms a passive relative clause modifying the victim, while 絞殺という用語 quotes the forensic term itself.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Event description and mention of a term
  • 絞殺された人物 describes a person undergoing strangulation, whereas 絞殺という用語 mentions the word as terminology. The latter does not report a new incident.