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JLPT N3 Intermediate

殺人

Murder; the crime of intentionally killing another person.

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Other forms

殺人事件 murder case
殺人犯 murderer
殺人を犯す to commit murder
Noun, Suru verb

Murder

The formal or legal designation for the act of taking a human life.

Example

彼 が 殺人 を 犯した 動機 は 不明 だ 。

The motive for why he committed murder is unknown.

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殺人
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Murder; the crime of intentionally killing another person.
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