殺人
さつじん
satsujin
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
殺人 (さつじん (satsujin)) means "Murder". It is read さつじん (satsujin). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Murder
Also : Homicide · Manslaughter
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Example Sentences
殺人事件の容疑者が逮捕された。
さつじん じけん の ようぎしゃ が たいほ された。
The suspect in the murder case was arrested.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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