首謀

しゅぼう

Also written 主謀

Meanings

1. Noun plotting; planning (crime, intrigue)
2. ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot) See also: 首謀者 (しゅぼうしゃ).

Kanji

• 首 chief. Read as シュ.
• 謀 plot. Read as ボウ.

Example sentences

• 彼らは彼をその殺人事件の首謀者だと考えた。
  They regarded him as the ringleader of the murder case.

Words containing 首謀

• 首謀者 (しゅぼうしゃ) ringleader
• 鳩首謀議 (きゅうしゅぼうぎ) go into a huddle (over)

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