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[けい()·()·しょ()]
keimusho
noun

English Meaning(s) for 刑務所

noun
  1. prison; penitentiary

Definition and Synonyms for 刑務所

Jailhouse a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Synonyms: 刑務所, 拘置所, , 牢屋, 牢獄, , 獄所, 獄舎, 監獄, ブタ箱, 鉄格子, 鉄窓
Nick a prison
Synonyms: 刑務所
Pen a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
Synonyms: 刑務所
Prison House a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
Synonyms: 刑務所, , 牢屋, 牢屋敷, 牢獄, , 獄屋, 獄所, 獄舎, 監獄, 鉄格子, 鉄窓

Meanings for each kanji in 刑務所

» punish; penalty; sentence; punishment
» task; duties
» place

Categories 刑務所 is a member of

Correctional Institution a penal institution maintained by the government
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Prison House a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
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Sample Sentences for 刑務所

He was sent to jail for murder.
Her husband is in prison.
He was set free after doing five years in prison.
The criminal is sure to do time for robbing the store.
There used to be a prison here.

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