犯す

おかす

to commit (e.g. crime), to perpetrate, to make (e.g. mistake)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
okasu

Example Sentences

企業の幹部が不正を犯せば、法的責任を問われることになる。

If a corporate executive commits fraud, they will be held legally responsible.

彼は重大な過ちを犯したことを認めた。

He admitted that he had committed a serious mistake.