しゅうしんけい
Meanings
Noun
1. life imprisonment; life sentence
Kanji used
end
one's body
criminal punishment
Pitch accent
しゅ
うし
んけい
Composed of
the whole life
penalty; sentence; punishment
Examples (4 in total)
Three were sentenced to life in prison.
The man was given a life sentence.
The murderer was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
In some countries, the punishment for treason can be life in prison.