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“House arrest” in Japanese

Short answer
軟禁 nankin なんきん

House arrest in Japanese is “軟禁” (nankin). Full meaning: house arrest.

Other ways to say “House arrest” in Japanese

閉門蟄居 heimonchikkyo house arrest, being placed in confinement at home 自宅軟禁 jitakunankin house arrest 軟禁状態 nankinjoutai (state of) house arrest, (state of) confinement 蟄居閉門 chikkyoheimon house arrest, being placed in confinement at home 在宅起訴 zaitakukiso indictment without arrest, house arrest, prosecution without physical restraint 蟄居 chikkyo shutting oneself up in one's house, staying indoors, living in seclusion; house arrest (Edo-period punishment) 謹慎 kinshin self restraint, moderating one's own behavior, penitence, discipline; confinement (esp. to one's home), house arrest; suspension (from work or school) 逼塞 hissoku being trapped (and having no way out); withdrawal from society during personal financial hardship; house arrest (Edo period)

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