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容疑者
yougi-sha
suspect
警察は容疑者を取り調べた。
The police questioned the suspect.
Law
formal
A person suspected of committing a crime but not yet charged.
容疑者は逃走を図った。
The suspect attempted to flee.
容疑者は無罪を主張している。
The suspect is claiming innocence.
Used in legal contexts to refer to someone under investigation for a crime.
Pro Tip
Legal vs. Everyday Use
容疑者 is a legal term and should not be used to describe someone who is merely suspected of wrongdoing in everyday conversation unless the context is legal.
Word Origin
From 容疑 (suspicion) + 者 (person). The term emphasizes the state of being suspected rather than guilt.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in police reports and legal documents. Avoid using it casually to refer to someone who is merely disliked or disliked.
Word Breakdown
容疑
suspicion
root者
person
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