裁判所 (さいばんしょ, saibansho) Japanese meaning: court | KotomoraThat building is the courthouse.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が裁判所に訴えるfor someone to file a lawsuit with the court
He sued the company in court.
裁判所が判決を下すfor the court to hand down a ruling
The court found the defendant guilty.
〈人〉が裁判所に出頭するfor someone to appear in court
She appeared in court as a witness.
裁判所で裁判が行われるfor a trial to be held at the court
The trial for that case was held at the local court.
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state court; state courthouse
superior court; higher court
