Japanese Conversation · Level 63
75 words
Japanese word
凶器
Pronunciation
Romajikyōki
Meaning
- noundangerous weapon
Example
警察は凶器を調べています。kei satsu wa kyō ki o shira be te i ma su
The police are examining the dangerous weapon.
More examples
容疑者は凶器の所在を明かしませんでした。yō gi sha wa kyō ki no sho zai o a ka shi ma se n de shi ta
The suspect did not reveal the location of the dangerous weapon.
Core concept
It centers on an object viewed as a dangerous means of causing serious harm, especially in a criminal act.
Common phrases
凶器を使うkyō ki o tsuka u
use a dangerous weapon
凶器を押収するkyō ki o ō shū su ru
seize a dangerous weapon
凶器を発見するkyō ki o hak ken su ru
find a dangerous weapon
Similar words
武器buki: An object intended for fighting or protecting against an attack.
Definition in Japanese
人に危害を加えるために用いられる危険な武器や道具。hito ni ki gai o kuwa e ru ta me ni mochi i ra re ru ki ken na bu ki ya dō gu
Word origin
A Sino-Japanese compound, 凶器 (kyōki) combines 凶 (kyō, "bad omen") and 器 (ki, "tool or vessel") to mean a harmful weapon or tool.
Usage tips
- Unlike 武器 (buki), which names a weapon by its purpose, 凶器 (kyōki) usually highlights its use or role in causing harm.
Other meanings
- deadly weaponnoun
- murder weaponnoun