被害者の供述
被害者の供述によれば、犯人は午後8時に逃走したという。
According to the victim's testimony, the perpetrator fled at 8 p.m.
A formal statement given by a victim in a legal proceeding, typically describing the circumstances of a crime.
検察官は被害者の供述を録音した。
The prosecutor recorded the victim's testimony.
被害者の供述が裁判の重要な証拠となった。
The victim's testimony became a key piece of evidence in the trial.
供述 (kyojutsu) implies a written or recorded statement, often used in legal contexts. The phrase is commonly used in criminal proceedings.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 証言 (shōgen)
被害者の供述 refers specifically to the victim's statement, while 証言 (testimony) can refer to any witness's statement in court. 供述 is often used for written or recorded statements, whereas 証言 is more general.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
Always use 被害者の供述 in formal or legal contexts, such as court proceedings or police reports. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
被害者 (higaisha) means 'victim' and 供述 (kyojutsu) means 'testimony' or 'statement'. The phrase combines these two words to describe a victim's formal account of events.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in legal or formal contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation. The term 供述 (kyojutsu) is often associated with official statements given under oath or in a legal setting.