English–Japanese
“indictment” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikiso
Example
検察官は彼を起訴しました。ken satsu kan wa kare o ki so shi ma shi ta
The prosecutor indicted him.
How to say “indictment” in Japanese
“Indictment” in Japanese is 起訴 (kiso).
Refers to the formal step of turning a criminal allegation into a court case.
Example sentences with 起訴
新聞は著名な実業家の起訴を一面で報じました。shin bun wa cho mei na jitsu gyō ka no ki so o ichi men de hō ji ma shi ta
The newspaper reported the prominent businessperson's indictment on its front page.
Tips for using 起訴
- The English verb indict is mainly used for a formal criminal charge, whereas prosecute also covers the broader process of pursuing a case in court.