English–Japanese
“retaliation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihōfuku
Example
その国は攻撃への報復を発表しました。so no kuni wa kō geki e no hō fuku o hap pyō shi ma shi ta
That country announced retaliation for the attack.
How to say “retaliation” in Japanese
“Retaliation” in Japanese is 報復 (hōfuku).
Describes answering harm or an attack with an action intended to impose comparable harm or pressure.
Example sentences with 報復
その指導者は、報復よりも和解を望んでいます。so no shi dō sha wa hō fuku yo ri mo wa kai o nozo n de i ma su
The leader wants reconciliation rather than retaliation.
Tips for using 報復
- English news often uses retaliation for state actions such as retaliatory sanctions or tariffs, so the word can describe economic measures as well as military responses.