Translation of Japanese word "弁護士" to English
弁護士
べんごし
[bengoshi]
IPA: /bengaɕi/
Meaning
NounA professional person with a graduate law degree that qualifies for legal work (such as Juris Doctor).
How to use
弁護士 (bengoshi) — 'lawyer / attorney'. 弁護士事務所 — law office / firm. 弁護する (bengo suru) — to defend.
🇬🇧 English
lawyer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 弁護士
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): べんごし
Romaji Transcription: bengoshi
Example Sentences
後深子ですだは、アシェスにしただ
後深子ですだは、アシェスにしただ
The lawyer said, 'I will win this case.'
後深子ですだは、アシェスにしただ
後深子ですだは、アシェスにしただ
The lawyer said, 'I will win this case.'
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Common phrases
- 弁護士に相談する— to consult a lawyer
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Frequency rank: #452 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "弁護士" mean?▼
The Japanese word "弁護士" means "lawyer" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "弁護士"?▼
The word "弁護士" is read as "べんごし" (bengoshi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "弁護士"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A lawyer is a person who practices law.".
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