被告
ひこく defendant; the accused
Why it means this
被 (the one who receives the action) + 告 (accusation) — the defendant in a lawsuit (contrast 原告).
Breakdown
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ひこく defendant; the accused
被 (the one who receives the action) + 告 (accusation) — the defendant in a lawsuit (contrast 原告).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.