This is the 3546th most frequent Japanese word.
被告
Defendant.
Here, '被告' is used to indicate a person accused in a legal setting, commonly translated as 'defendant.'
被告は裁判で無罪を主張しました。
The defendant claimed innocence at the trial.
In this sentence, '被告' refers to the subject who is facing the judgment, emphasizing their role in receiving the legal decision.
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.
The term '被告' here identifies the person whose rights are defended, illustrating their pivotal role in legal proceedings.