English–Japanese
“persecution” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihakugai
Example
彼らは長年、民族を理由に迫害を受けています。kare ra wa naga nen min zoku o ri yū ni haku gai o u ke te i ma su
They have faced persecution for years because of their ethnicity.
How to say “persecution” in Japanese
“Persecution” in Japanese is 迫害 (hakugai).
Presents sustained harm or restriction imposed on people for who they are, what they believe, or the group to which they belong.
Example sentences with 迫害
その法律は少数派への迫害を禁じています。so no hō ritsu wa shō sū ha e no haku gai o kin ji te i ma su
The law prohibits the persecution of minorities.
Tips for using 迫害
- In refugee and asylum law, the phrase "well-founded fear of persecution" is widely used when a person seeks protection.