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JLPT N1

高裁

高裁 is the everyday word for Japan’s “High Court.” You’ll often hear it in news and conversation.

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高等裁判所 full, formal name
Noun

High Court

The common abbreviation for 高等裁判所 (kōtō saibansho), Japan’s High Court, which handles appeals from lower courts like district or family courts.

Example

その 事件 は 高裁 で 審理 される こと に なった 。

It was decided that the case will be heard at the High Court.

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