noun
habitual criminal; recidivist
Refers to a person who repeatedly commits crimes. Used in legal contexts and everyday language.
彼は窃盗の常習犯として知られている。
He is known as a habitual thief.
noun
recidivism; habitual criminal activity
Refers to the act or state of repeatedly committing crimes. Often used in discussions of crime statistics or legal measures.
常習犯の防止が重要な課題だ。
Preventing recidivism is an important issue.