軽犯罪
Meanings
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Refers to a relatively minor violation of the law, often used in contrast to 重犯罪 (serious crime). Common in legal contexts and news reports.
He was fined for a minor offense.
Acts that violate the Minor Offenses Act can be punished by detention or a petty fine.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が軽犯罪を犯すfor someone to commit a minor offense
He committed a minor offense and paid a fine.
- 軽犯罪で逮捕されるto be arrested for a minor offense
The man was arrested for a minor offense.
- 軽犯罪法に違反するto violate the Petty Offenses Act
He was warned for violating the Petty Offenses Act.