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裁判長

Reading

Kana: さいばんちょう
Romaji: saibanchō
Kana
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Definition

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presiding judge

Kanji

Readings: サイ、 た.つ、 さば.く
Meanings: tailor, judge, decision, cut out (pattern)
Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior

Example Sentences

裁判長(さいばんちょう)は、2時間(じかん)休憩(きゅうけい)()げた。
➥The judge called for a recess of two hours.
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裁判長(さいばんちょう)被告(ひこく)死刑(しけい)判決(はんけつ)(いわた)()した。
➥The presiding judge sentenced the defendant to death.
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裁判長(さいばんちょう)被告(ひこく)(おお)いに同情(どうじょう)していた。
➥The presiding judge was touched by pity for the accused.
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