殺人
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Noun meaning 'murder' or 'homicide'. It combines 『殺』 (satsu, 'kill') and 『人』 (jin, 'person'). Used in contexts like crime, law, or media.
Theme
In a police station, User is assisting Detective Tanaka with a case review. They discuss the details of a recent murder investigation and the challenges in solving it.
殺人
さつじん
murder
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a crime scene in a detective show: 'murder' is the key word. Think of 'satsu' (察) as 'sensing' the crime, but here it's combined with 'jin' (人, 'person') to mean 'murder' — a person being killed.
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『殺人』 (satsujin, 'murder') is a common theme in crime dramas, mystery novels, and news reports. It's often used in legal and police contexts to describe homicide cases.
Forms
Base: 殺人Noun meaning 'murder' or 'homicide'. It combines 『殺』 (satsu, 'kill') and 『人』 (jin, 'person'). Used in contexts like crime, law, or media.