犯人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who commits a crime or offense. Used in legal and everyday contexts to describe a perpetrator.
Theme
User is assisting Detective Tanaka at a police station, discussing a recent case to identify the suspect.
犯人
はんにん
offender, criminal
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fan' (sounds like 'han' in 犯人) who commits a crime — the 'fan' is the offender! 'Fan' → 犯人 (hannin, 'offender, criminal').
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, such as detective dramas and manga, 『犯人』 (hannin, 'offender, criminal') is a common term used to refer to the culprit in crime stories. It's often heard in phrases like 『犯人は誰？』 (hannin wa dare?, 'Who is the criminal?').
Forms
Base: 犯人Base noun form. Refers to a person who commits a crime or offense. Used in legal and everyday contexts to describe a perpetrator.