English–Japanese
“defiance” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihankō
Example
彼の反抗は親を困らせました。kare no han kō wa oya o koma ra se ma shi ta
His defiance troubled his parents.
How to say “defiance” in Japanese
“Defiance” in Japanese is 反抗 (hankō).
It describes a deliberate refusal to accept another person's authority or demands.
Example sentences with 反抗
思春期には、親への反抗が強まることがあります。shi shun ki ni wa oya e no han kō ga tsuyo ma ru ko to ga a ri ma su
During adolescence, defiance of one's parents may intensify.
Tips for using 反抗
- In everyday English, defiance often sounds stronger and more deliberate than simple disagreement, as in a child's defiance of a parent's rule.