N2
ちょうほんにん (chouhon'nin)
張本人
the actual culprit; the principal offender; the person responsible
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to refer to the person who is directly responsible for a negative event or incident. Often has a slightly negative or accusatory connotation.
📝 Example Sentences
その事件の張本人はまだ捕まっていない。
The actual culprit of that incident has not been caught yet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "張本人"!
この騒動の_______は誰だと考えられていますか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「騒動」の責任者、原因となる人を指すため、「張本人」が適切です。
English: To refer to the person responsible for or causing a 'commotion' (騒動), '張本人' is appropriate.
English: To refer to the person responsible for or causing a 'commotion' (騒動), '張本人' is appropriate.
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