囚
Kanji · N1
囚 / captured
Kanji for captured, criminal, or arrest.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とら.われる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
囚 carries the meaning captured, criminal, or arrest.
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Common compounds with 囚
死刑囚しけいしゅうcriminal condemned to death / convict on death row
囚人しゅうじんprisoner / convict
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