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刑

刑: punishment

punishment; sentence
6 strokesSecondary · Stage 1 (about 4級)in 21 words here

Readings

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ケイ
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けい: 死刑(しけい) "death penalty", 刑事(けいじ) "detective", 刑務所(けいむしょ) "prison", 刑罰(けいばつ).

Stroke order · 6 strokes

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Key words

死刑しけいdeath penalty
刑事けいじdetective; criminal case
刑務所けいむしょprison
求刑きゅうけいprosecutor's sentencing request
刑罰けいばつcriminal punishment

Example sentences

The detective investigated the case until late at night.

The man was put in prison for robbery.

The debate continues over whether the death penalty should be abolished.

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