English–Japanese

“perpetrator” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikagaisha

Example

その加害者は警察に捕まりました。so no ka gai sha wa kei satsu ni tsuka ma ri ma shi ta

The perpetrator was caught by the police.

Illustration for 加害者 (perpetrator)

How to say “perpetrator” in Japanese

“Perpetrator” in Japanese is 加害者 (kagaisha).

Refers to the person whose actions bring harm or wrongdoing to others.

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

Example sentences with 加害者

裁判所は加害者に賠償を命じました。sai ban sho wa ka gai sha ni bai shō o mei ji ma shi ta

The court ordered the perpetrator to pay compensation.

Tips for using 加害者

  • English speakers often meet perpetrator in the phrase alleged perpetrator, which avoids stating guilt before a court has decided the case.

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