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[()·はく()]
jihaku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 自白

noun, suru verb
  1. confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment

Definition and Synonyms for 自白

Fess Up admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error
Synonyms: 自白
Confess admit (to a wrongdoing)
Synonyms: 告る, 告白, 打ち明ける, 打ち開ける, 白状, 自供, 自白
Squeal confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
Synonyms: 白状, 自供, 自白
Confession an admission of misdeeds or faults
Synonyms: 告白, 白状, 自供, 自白

Meanings for each kanji in 自白

» oneself
» white

Categories 自白 is a member of

Admit declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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Confess admit (to a wrongdoing)
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Admission an acknowledgment of the truth of something
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 自白

Sample Sentences for 自白

His admission that he had stolen the money astonished his family.
The suspect was given the third degree until he confessed his crime.
Tom's acknowledgement that he stole the ring cleared the maid of suspicion.
According to the papers, the man has finally confessed.

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