also: じゅうぼん · ちょうはん
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
felony; major offense
Legal term for a serious crime. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'commit a felony'.
彼は重犯で起訴された。
He was indicted for a felony.
重犯を犯した者は厳しく罰せられる。
Those who commit major offenses are severely punished.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
felon; repeat offender
Refers to a person who has committed a serious crime or is a habitual criminal. Often used in legal or news contexts.
その重犯は刑務所から脱走した。
The felon escaped from prison.
彼は重犯として長い刑期を言い渡された。
He was sentenced to a long prison term as a repeat offender.