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けい
kei
Penalty, sentence, punishment
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けい
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Penalty, sentence, punishment
kei
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana けい
Romaji kei
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What does 刑 mean in Japanese?
The word 刑 (けい) means "penalty, sentence, punishment" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 刑?
刑 is read as けい (romaji: kei). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 刑?
刑 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
How do I remember 刑 quickly?
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Where can I practise 刑 in sentences?
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