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罪
罪 (readings: ざい, つみ; Japanese kanji) means “crime / sin”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 犯罪 (crime).
What does 罪 mean?
| Kanji | 罪 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | crime / sin |
| Readings | ざい, つみ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 罪
罪 is read ざい or つみ depending on the word.
Example words with 罪
| Example | 犯罪 (crime) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14