sentence

A sentence is a set of words that conveys a complete thought or idea, typically containing a subject and a predicate. It is the basic unit of language that expresses a statement, question, command, or exclamation. In writing, sentences are usually structured with grammar rules and punctuation.

• She loves to read books. — 彼女は本を読むのが好きです。
• The cat sat on the mat. — 猫がマットの上に座っていました。
• Can you help me with my homework? — 宿題を手伝ってくれますか？

To sentence means to declare a punishment or a judgment to someone, typically in a legal context. To impose a sentence on a person can involve determining their punishment after a trial or legal proceedings. This concept may not have a direct equivalent in other cultures, as systems for sentencing and the legal processes vary.

• The judge will sentence the defendant next week. — 裁判官は来週被告に対して判決を下します。
• He was sentenced to five years in prison for his crime. — 彼は犯罪のために5年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。
• She hopes to be sentenced leniently due to her circumstances. — 彼女は状況を考慮されて軽い判決を下されることを望んでいます。