死刑
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Base noun form. Refers to capital punishment as a legal sentence. Used in phrases like 『死刑を宣告する』 (shikei o senkoku suru, 'to sentence to death') or 『死刑制度』 (shikei seido, 'death penalty system').
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User is a law student debating ethical issues with their classmate Aiko in a university cafeteria.
死刑
しけい
death penalty
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'shi-kei' as 'she-key' — a key that locks away life, representing the death penalty. 'Shi' means death, and 'kei' means punishment.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『死刑』 (shikei) is a legal punishment for serious crimes like murder. It's a topic of ongoing debate in society and media, reflecting cultural views on justice and human rights.
Forms
Base: 死刑Base noun form. Refers to capital punishment as a legal sentence. Used in phrases like 『死刑を宣告する』 (shikei o senkoku suru, 'to sentence to death') or 『死刑制度』 (shikei seido, 'death penalty system').