斬奸状

ざんかんじょう

Meanings

1. Noun letter explaining the reasons for cutting down an alleged villain; assassin's written vindication of his killing

Kanji

• 斬 slash. Read as ザン.
• 奸 wickedness; mischief; rudeness. Read as カン.
• 状 condition. Read as ジョウ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists