JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
罪 — guilt
- Reading
- ザイ・つみ
- Meaning
- guilt; sin; crime; fault; blame; offense
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
罪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ザイ・つみ and it means guilt; sin; crime; fault; blame; offense. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
罪 appears in everyday japanese words such as 罪 (crime) and 犯罪 (crime).
Japanese words containing 罪
Frequently asked questions
What does 罪 mean in Japanese?
罪 means guilt; sin; crime; fault; blame; offense in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 罪 read?
罪 is read ザイ・つみ. Reading it inside real words — 罪 and 犯罪 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 罪 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 罪 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 罪 in a word?
A common word containing 罪 is 罪 (つみ) — "crime". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 罪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 罪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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