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“suppression” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidan'atsu

Example

政府による反対意見の弾圧が続いています。sei fu ni yo ru han tai i ken no dan atsu ga tsuzu i te i ma su

The suppression of opposing views by the government continues.

Illustration for 弾圧 (suppression)

How to say “suppression” in Japanese

“Suppression” in Japanese is 弾圧 (dan'atsu).

Describes powerful control that pushes opposition down and prevents it from being openly expressed.

Full entry for 弾圧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 弾圧

少数派への弾圧は、対話の機会を奪います。shō sū ha e no dan atsu wa tai wa no ki kai o uba i ma su

Oppression of minorities takes away opportunities for dialogue.

Tips for using 弾圧

  • Unlike a routine restriction, 弾圧 (dan'atsu) commonly describes force aimed at silencing dissent, so it suits news about protests, opposition groups, and critical speech.

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