非行 (ひこう, hikou) Japanese meaning: delinquency | Kotomora。
Juvenile delinquency is increasing.
We support young people who turn to delinquency.
Usage patterns
〈事〉を防止するto prevent (delinquency, an incident)
The school is taking measures to prevent delinquency among students.
非行に手を染めるto become involved in delinquent behavior
He had been involved in delinquency since junior high school.
Expressions
非行に走るturn to delinquency; turn to crime (of a child)
