No. 3,546 in Japanese
被告
Defendant.
In a sentence
被告は裁判で無罪を主張しました。
The defendant claimed innocence at the trial.
Here, '被告' is used to indicate a person accused in a legal setting, commonly translated as 'defendant.'
裁判官は被告に対して判決を言い渡しました。
The judge delivered the verdict to the defendant.
In this sentence, '被告' refers to the subject who is facing the judgment, emphasizing their role in receiving the legal decision.
弁護士は被告の権利を守るために尽力しました。
The lawyer worked hard to protect the defendant's rights.
The term '被告' here identifies the person whose rights are defended, illustrating their pivotal role in legal proceedings.
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