判事
Meanings
1
judge; judiciary
Refers to a judge as a professional title or role within the court system. Often used in legal contexts.
He was appointed as a judge of the district court.
The judge carefully examined the evidence.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が判事になるfor someone to become a judge
After years of effort, he became a judge.
- 判事を務めるto serve as a judge
She serves as a judge at the Supreme Court.
- 〈人〉が判事に任命されるfor someone to be appointed as a judge
He was appointed as a judge at a young age.