犯
おか.す
okasu
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
犯 is the kanji for "Sin / Crime / Offense". A common reading is おか.す (okasu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sin / Crime / Offense
Also : Sin · Crime · Offense
Readings
kunおか.す/ okasuonはん/ hanonぼん/ bon
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 犯 represents 'CRIME'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of crime.
Reading ·
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
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