noun
crime of preparing to commit homicide
A specific offense under Japanese criminal law (Article 201) that criminalizes preparatory acts for murder, such as procuring weapons or planning, before the actual attempt.
殺人予備罪で起訴された被告は、犯行に使うナイフを購入していた。
The defendant, charged with the crime of preparing to commit homicide, had purchased a knife to be used in the crime.
殺人予備罪は、殺人未遂罪とは異なり、実行の着手前に成立する。
Unlike attempted murder, the crime of preparing to commit homicide is established before the commencement of the actual act.