JLPT N3 Intermediate
人殺し
Murder or murderer (blunt/accusatory term)
Readings
1 Noun
"Murder" (the act)
Refers to the physical act of killing a human being, emphasizing the brutality of the event.
Example
どんな 理由 が あっ て も 、 人殺し は 許さ れ ない 。
No matter the reason, murder is unforgivable.
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2 Noun
"Murderer" (the person)
Labels a person who has taken a human life, often used as a harsh condemnation.
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