N2
しわざ (shiwaza)
仕業
deed, act, one's doing (often implies wrongdoing)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to an action or deed, often with a negative connotation, implying it's someone's responsibility or mischief. Commonly used when speculating or accusing. (行動や行為を指しますが、多くの場合、悪事やいたずらを暗示し、誰かの責任であることを示唆する否定的な意味合いで使われます。憶測や非難の際によく用いられます。)
📝 Example Sentences
こんな落書きをするのは、きっと子供の仕業だろう。
Such graffiti must be the work of children.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "仕業"!
誰かの_______で、会社のデータが消えてしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 悪い出来事の原因が誰かの行動にあることを示す場合は「仕業」を使います。
English: '仕業' (shiwaza) is used when indicating that a bad incident is due to someone's actions.
English: '仕業' (shiwaza) is used when indicating that a bad incident is due to someone's actions.
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