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VocabJLPT N1

attempted crime

NounSuffixの-Adjective

Definitions

1. failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
2. Attempt

This noun refers to an attempt or try at something that ultimately fails or is left unfinished, often used in legal contexts to describe an attempted crime. For example, "attempted murder" would be expressed using this word combined with the relevant noun.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The security footage clearly shows the man attempting to break in.

Sentence 2

That was probably an attempted extortion message, don't you think?

Sentence 3

Wait, that joke could actually be treated as attempted extortion?

Sentence 4

Um, can I actually report this as attempted extortion?

Sentence 5

Why am I about to give in to the urge to hurt myself again?