自首
じしゅ
jishu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
自首 (じしゅ (jishu)) means "Surrender (to the authorities)". It is read じしゅ (jishu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Surrender (to the authorities)
Also : Surrender · Give oneself up · Turning oneself in
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Example Sentences
容疑者は警察に自首した。
ようぎしゃはけいさつにじしゅした。
The suspect turned himself in to the police.
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 22, 2026
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