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VocabJLPT N1

grave sin

Noun

Definitions

1. serious crime
2. grave sin
3. mortal sin
4. Mortal sin

A serious or grave crime, often used to describe a major sin or offense. It can be used in both legal and moral contexts, conveying that the wrongdoing is severe and deserving of heavy punishment or condemnation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Calling that a serious crime seems like a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

Sentence 2

Failing to properly dispose of confidential documents is a serious breach of information management.

Sentence 3

He told his colleague, "Turning a blind eye to misconduct is unforgivable."

Sentence 4

Hey, is what he did really that serious of a crime?

Sentence 5

"Building everything on lies — that was my gravest sin," she said.