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English - Japanese
Guilty
ˈɡɪlti
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
有罪 (ゆうざい), 罪悪感がある (ざいあくかんがある), 責任がある (せきにんがある), 罪を犯した (つみをおかした)
Guilty meanings in Japanese
有罪 (ゆうざい)
Example:
He was found guilty of theft.
彼は窃盗で有罪とされました。
The jury declared her guilty.
陪審員は彼女を有罪と宣言しました。
Usage: formalContext: Legal situations, court proceedings
Note: This term is used in legal contexts to indicate that someone has been convicted of a crime.
罪悪感がある (ざいあくかんがある)
Example:
I feel guilty for lying to him.
彼に嘘をついたことに罪悪感があります。
She felt guilty about not helping.
彼女は助けなかったことに罪悪感を感じました。
Usage: informalContext: Personal feelings, moral dilemmas
Note: This expression is used to describe a sense of remorse or regret for one's actions.
責任がある (せきにんがある)
Example:
He felt guilty for the accident.
彼はその事故に対して責任があると感じました。
She believes she is guilty for not being there.
彼女はそこにいなかったことに責任があると思っています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Situations involving responsibility or blame
Note: This meaning relates to feeling responsible for something that has gone wrong.
罪を犯した (つみをおかした)
Example:
He knows he has committed a guilty act.
彼は罪を犯したことを知っています。
She admitted to having done something guilty.
彼女は罪を犯したことを認めました。
Usage: formalContext: Criminal acts, admissions of guilt
Note: This phrase is often used when someone acknowledges their wrongdoing.
Guilty's synonyms
culpable
Culpable means deserving blame or censure for being at fault.
Example: He was found culpable for the crime.
Note: Culpable is more formal and legalistic compared to guilty.
blameworthy
Blameworthy means deserving blame or criticism for something wrong or bad.
Example: Her actions were deemed blameworthy by the committee.
Note: Blameworthy emphasizes the aspect of deserving blame more than guilty.
at fault
Being at fault means being responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: The driver was at fault in the car accident.
Note: At fault is more specific to being responsible for a particular incident or situation.
Guilty expressions, common phrases
Guilty pleasure
Something pleasurable that a person enjoys despite feeling guilty about it or knowing it's not generally considered acceptable.
Example: Watching reality TV shows is my guilty pleasure.
Note: The phrase 'guilty pleasure' combines the feelings of enjoyment and guilt, whereas 'guilty' alone refers to the feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrongdoing.
Guilty conscience
Feeling guilty or remorseful about a past action or wrongdoing.
Example: Even though he apologized, his guilty conscience wouldn't let him rest.
Note: While 'guilty' focuses on the responsibility for a specific act, 'guilty conscience' emphasizes the feeling of remorse or self-blame.
Guilty as sin
To appear extremely guilty or culpable.
Example: He looked guilty as sin when asked about the missing money.
Note: This phrase intensifies the feeling of guilt by comparing it to the severity of sin, emphasizing a strong sense of wrongdoing.
Find someone guilty
To officially declare or determine that someone is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
Example: The jury found the defendant guilty of murder.
Note: While 'guilty' describes the state of responsibility, 'find someone guilty' refers to the formal legal verdict or judgment.
Guilty everyday (slang) expressions
Busted
To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
Example: He got busted for stealing the cookies from the jar.
Note: Busted implies being caught red-handed, emphasizing immediate detection of guilt.
Nailed
To catch someone in the act of doing something dishonest or wrong.
Example: She nailed him for cheating on the test.
Note: Nailed focuses on successfully catching someone in the act of wrongdoing.
Ratted out
To inform on or betray someone to the authorities, often in order to escape punishment oneself.
Example: He ratted out his friends to avoid getting in trouble.
Note: Ratted out emphasizes betrayal by providing information to authorities about others' wrongdoing.
Guilty - Examples
Guilty people often try to hide their actions.
She felt guilty for not telling the truth.
The company was found guilty of polluting the river.
Guilty grammar
Guilty - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: guilty
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): guiltier
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): guiltiest
Adjective (Adjective): guilty
Syllables, Separation and Stress
guilty Contains 1 syllables: guilty
Phonetic transcription: ˈgil-tē
guilty , ˈgil tē (The red syllable is stressed)
Guilty - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
guilty: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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