English–Japanese
“revenge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifukushū
Example
彼は長年、復讐だけを考えていました。kare wa naga nen fuku shū da ke o kanga e te i ma shi ta
For years, he thought only of revenge.
How to say “revenge” in Japanese
“Revenge” in Japanese is 復讐 (fukushū).
復讐 (fukushū) describes making the source of a wrong suffer in return, usually through a deliberate and personal act.
Example sentences with 復讐
彼女は怒りを抑え、復讐ではなく対話を選びました。kano jo wa ika ri o osa e fuku shū de wa na ku tai wa o era bi ma shi ta
She controlled her anger and chose dialogue instead of revenge.
Tips for using 復讐
- In Japanese dramas and novels, 復讐 (fukushū) commonly marks a sustained plot goal, giving the word a weightier tone than a momentary angry reaction.