Crime in Japanese
"crime" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
罪
tsumi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "crime". The most common choice is shown first.
犯View details →
Top pick
crime, sin, offense
Reading: han
5 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of dog and phonetic. Dog committing offense.
What it carries
Crime, criminal, violation. Represents committing.
Related kanji for "crime"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for crime?
The most common kanji for "crime" is 犯, read as han. It means crime, sin, offense. Related kanji: 罪 (crime).
How many strokes does 犯 have?
犯 has 5 strokes.