Japanese symbol for “convict”
囚人
しゅうじん
Romaji: shuujin
prisoner; convict
In Japanese, convict is 囚人, read しゅうじん (shuujin).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n prisoner; convict
Written forms: 囚人. Readings: しゅうじん、めしゅうど、めしうど.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “convict”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 服役囚 | ふくえきしゅう fukuekishuu | convict; prisoner |
| 既決囚 | きけつしゅう kiketsushuu | convict; convicted prisoner |
| 受刑者 | じゅけいしゃ jukeisha | prisoner; convict |
| 囚徒 | しゅうと shuuto | prisoner; convict |
| 罪囚 | ざいしゅう zaishuu | prisoner; convict |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 囚われ | とらわれ toraware | captivity; imprisonment |
| 囚われる | とらわれる torawareru | to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner |
| 女囚 | じょしゅう joshuu | female prisoner; female convict |
| 虜囚 | りょしゅう ryoshuu | captive; prisoner (of war) |
| 死刑囚 | しけいしゅう shikeishuu | criminal condemned to death; convict on death row |
| 人間 | にんげん ningen | human being; human; person |
| 個人 | こじん kojin | individual; private person; personal |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “convict”.
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