Quick answer
犯 is the kanji for "Crime". The most common reading is おか.す (okasu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Crime
Also : Offense · Sin
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 犯 represents 'CRIME'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of crime.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with crime. Kun-reading: おか.す.
Example Sentences
犯罪のない社会を目指しています。
はんざいのないしゃかいをめざしています。
We aim for a crime-free society.
規則を犯さないよう気をつけます。
きそくをおかさないようきをつけます。
I'm careful not to violate rules.
Vocabulary using 犯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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