English–Japanese
“custody” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryūchi
Example
容疑者は裁判まで留置されました。yō gi sha wa sai ban ma de ryū chi sa re ma shi ta
The suspect was held in custody until the trial.
How to say “custody” in Japanese
“Custody” in Japanese is 留置 (ryūchi).
Describes holding someone in a designated place under legal authority rather than allowing free movement.
Example sentences with 留置
警察は留置の期限を確認しました。kei satsu wa ryū chi no ki gen o kaku nin shi ma shi ta
The police confirmed the detention period.
Tips for using 留置
- The English word detention can describe many forms of confinement, but 留置 (ryūchi) commonly appears in contexts involving a suspect and the Japanese justice system.