Meaning

Primary

Life Sentence

Alternative

Life Imprisonment

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Until their end, somebody is being punished. If they're being punished until their end, they've probably been given a life sentence, aka life imprisonment.

Reading

しゅうしんけい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

終身刑を言い渡されたのは初めてです。

This is the first time I've been given a life sentence.

Kanji Composition