“Inmate” in Japanese
Short answer
Inmate in Japanese is “収容者” (shuuyousha). Full meaning: (prison) inmate, detainee, internee; in-patient (hospital), resident (institution).
Other ways to say “Inmate” in Japanese
被収容者
hishuuyousha (prison) inmate, detainee, prisoner
入所者
nyuushosha person admitted (to a care facility, training institution, etc.), inmate
在監者
zaikansha prisoner, inmate
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