JLPT N1 Advanced
言い渡す
To sentence, pass judgment, or formally announce an order.
Readings
Other forms
言い渡します polite form
言い渡した plain past
言い渡される passive form
言い渡して te-form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Sentence / To Pass Judgment
Refers to the official act of a judge pronouncing a verdict or penalty in a court of law.
Example
裁判官 は 被告 に 懲役 10年 を 言い渡した 。
The judge sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Announce an Order / To Declare
Describes the act of a superior delivering a final, mandatory command or notification to a subordinate.
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