JLPT N1 Advanced
弁護人
Defense attorney or counsel representing the accused in a criminal case
Readings
Noun
Defense Attorney / Counsel
Designates the specific legal role of defending a suspect or defendant in criminal proceedings, distinct from the general job title.
Example
被告 に は 国選 弁護人 が ついた 。
The defendant was assigned a court-appointed defense attorney.
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