N2
罪 meaning and readings
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Kanji
罪
N2
- Meaning
- sin, fault
- Onyomi
- ザイ
- Kunyomi
- つみ
- Formula
- 罪 = 罒 + 非。
Story
罪 is analyzed as a combination of 罒 (net), 非 (no, that's not right) and denotes sin, fault.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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