English–Japanese
“looting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryakudatsu
Example
文化財の略奪を防ぐ法律があります。bun ka zai no ryaku datsu o fuse gu hō ritsu ga a ri ma su
There are laws to prevent the looting of cultural property.
How to say “looting” in Japanese
“Looting” in Japanese is 略奪 (ryakudatsu).
Centers on taking property away by force, often when normal protection has broken down.
Example sentences with 略奪
戦争の混乱に乗じた略奪は、多くの人々を苦しめます。sen sō no kon ran ni jō ji ta ryaku datsu wa ō ku no hito bito o kuru shi me ma su
Looting amid the confusion of war causes suffering for many people.
Tips for using 略奪
- In English, looting usually refers to theft during disorder, such as a riot or war, rather than ordinary shoplifting.