English–Japanese
“delinquency” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihikō
Example
学校では非行を防ぐ取り組みをしています。gak kō de wa hi kō o fuse gu to ri ku mi o shi te i ma su
The school works to prevent delinquency.
How to say “delinquency” in Japanese
“Delinquency” in Japanese is 非行 (hikō).
Refers to behavior that departs from the rules and values expected in a community.
Example sentences with 非行
家庭と学校が協力して非行の早期発見に努めています。ka tei to gak kō ga kyō ryoku shi te hi kō no sō ki hak ken ni tsuto me te i ma su
Families and schools work together to detect delinquency early.
Tips for using 非行
- The English word delinquency has financial and legal uses, but 非行 (hikō) commonly describes rule-breaking behavior, especially among minors.