被告人（ひこくにん）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: defendant (criminal)
Example sentences
- 被告人が法廷で証言する。 — The defendant testifies in court.
- 被告人には弁護を受ける権利がある。 — The defendant has the right to legal representation.
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