English–Japanese
“prisoner” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishūjin
Example
囚人は家族に手紙を書きます。shū jin wa ka zoku ni te gami o ka ki ma su
The prisoner writes a letter to his family.
How to say “prisoner” in Japanese
“Prisoner” in Japanese is 囚人 (shūjin).
It centers on a person kept under guard and unable to leave freely.
Example sentences with 囚人
囚人は面会室で弁護士と話します。shū jin wa men kai shitsu de ben go shi to hana shi ma su
The prisoner talks with a lawyer in the visiting room.
Tips for using 囚人
- In English, prisoner usually highlights a person's current confinement, while convict highlights the fact that the person has been found guilty of a crime.