English–Japanese

“defendant” in Japanese

Japanese

Also被告人 (hikokunin)

Pronunciation

Romajihikoku

Example

裁判官が被告に質問します。sai ban kan ga hi koku ni shitsu mon shi ma su

The judge asks the defendant questions.

Illustration for 被告 (defendant)

How to say “defendant” in Japanese

“Defendant” in Japanese is 被告 (hikoku).

Refers to the person who must respond in court to a formal accusation or claim.

Full entry for 被告: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 被告

被告は法廷で自分の考えを述べます。hi koku wa hō tei de ji bun no kanga e o no be ma su

The defendant states their views in court.

Tips for using 被告

  • In a civil case, the defendant answers the plaintiff's claim, while in a criminal case, the defendant faces a charge brought by the state.

Other Japanese words for “defendant”

弁護士は被告人と話しました。ben go shi wa hi koku nin to hana shi ma shi ta

The lawyer spoke with the defendant.

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