English–Japanese
“coercion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōyō
Example
彼は友達に秘密を話すよう強要しました。kare wa tomo dachi ni hi mitsu o hana su yō kyō yō shi ma shi ta
He coerced his friend into revealing a secret.
How to say “coercion” in Japanese
“Coercion” in Japanese is 強要 (kyōyō).
強要 (kyōyō, "compulsion") centers on removing a person's freedom to choose by imposing a demand through force or pressure.
Example sentences with 強要
相手の意思に反する強要は、信頼関係を壊します。ai te no i shi ni han su ru kyō yō wa shin rai kan kei o kowa shi ma su
Coercion against another person's will destroys trust.
Tips for using 強要
- The English noun coercion is used in both everyday and legal contexts for conduct that limits a person's free choice through pressure.