English–Japanese
“prosecutor” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenji
Example
検事が容疑者に質問します。ken ji ga yō gi sha ni shitsu mon shi ma su
The prosecutor questions the suspect.
How to say “prosecutor” in Japanese
“Prosecutor” in Japanese is 検事 (kenji).
Describes a state official whose role connects criminal investigation with bringing the suspect before a court.
Example sentences with 検事
検事として、事件の事実を一つずつ確認します。ken ji to shi te ji ken no ji jitsu o hito tsu zu tsu kaku nin shi ma su
As a prosecutor, I check the facts of the case one by one.
Tips for using 検事
- In Japanese news, 検事 (kenji) often refers to the official who questions suspects and decides whether to indict, rather than the police officer who makes the initial arrest.