独房
Meanings
1
solitary confinement cell; isolation cell
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 独居監房. Refers to a prison cell designed for one person, typically used for isolation or punishment.
See also: 独居監房
He was put in solitary confinement for breaking the rules.
Life in an isolation cell is mentally harsh.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を独房に入れるto put someone into solitary confinement
The inmate who caused trouble was put into solitary confinement.
- 独房で過ごすto spend time in a solitary cell
He spent a week in a solitary cell.