Japanese Conversation · Level 72
75 words
Japanese word
判事
Pronunciation
Romajihanji
Meaning
- nounjudge
Example
法廷で判事が判決を読み上げました。hō tei de han ji ga han ketsu o yo mi a ge ma shi ta
The judge read the verdict aloud in court.
More examples
判事は双方の主張を慎重に検討しました。han ji wa sō hō no shu chō o shin chō ni ken tō shi ma shi ta
The judge carefully considered both sides' arguments.
Core concept
Centers on the court official who determines the outcome of a case through a formal judgment.
Common phrases
判事を務めるhan ji o tsuto me ru
serve as a judge
Similar words
裁判官saibankan: A legal official authorized to hear cases and make decisions in court.
Definition in Japanese
裁判の審理を行い、判決を言い渡す役目を担う者。sai ban no shin ri o okona i han ketsu o i i wata su yaku me o nina u mono
Word origin
判事 (hanji) combines 判 (han, "decide") with 事 (ji, "matter"), so the compound refers to someone who decides matters before the court.
Usage tips
- The word judge can refer to officials in courts, contests, and talent shows in English, whereas 判事 (hanji) is limited to a legal court official.