裁判所

• Reading: さいばんしょ
• Romaji: saibansho
• Kanji breakdown: 裁 (sai) — to cut, to judge; 判 (ban) — to judge, to decide; 所 (sho) — place
• Pronunciation: /saɪ.baɴ.ɕo/

Meaning

Court; courthouse. The physical or institutional place where trials are conducted.

A noun referring to the judicial institution or building where legal cases are heard. Japan's court system includes 最高裁判所 (Supreme Court), 高等裁判所 (High Court), 地方裁判所 (District Court), and 家庭裁判所 (Family Court).

Examples

1. 裁判所の前に記者がたくさん集まっていた。 A lot of reporters had gathered in front of the courthouse.
2. 彼女は裁判所で証言をした。 She testified in court.
3. 最高裁判所の判断が注目されている。 The Supreme Court's decision is drawing attention.

Usage Guide

Context: law, news, government

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Composed of 裁判 (trial, judgement) and 所 (place). Together they mean the place where trials are held.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal