English–Japanese
“oppression” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyokuatsu
Example
政府は国民を抑圧しています。sei fu wa koku min o yoku atsu shi te i ma su
The government is oppressing its people.
How to say “oppression” in Japanese
“Oppression” in Japanese is 抑圧 (yokuatsu).
Describes power being used to keep people from acting freely or expressing their will.
Example sentences with 抑圧
長年の抑圧に耐えた人々は、自由を求めて声を上げました。naga nen no yoku atsu ni ta e ta hito bito wa ji yū o moto me te koe o a ge ma shi ta
People who endured years of oppression raised their voices for freedom.
Tips for using 抑圧
- The phrase systemic oppression highlights that oppression can be built into institutions rather than limited to one person's actions.