犯す
おかす
okasu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
犯す (おかす (okasu)) means "to commit". It is read おかす (okasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to commit
Also : to violate · to perpetrate
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Example Sentences
彼は約束を犯したため、信頼を失った。
かれはやくそくをおかしたため、しんらいをうしなった。
Because he broke his promise, he lost trust.
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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