English–Japanese
“threat” in Japanese
How to say “threat” in Japanese
“Threat” in Japanese is 脅迫 (kyōhaku).
Centers on using fear of harm or pressure to force another person to comply, covering threats, intimidation, and blackmail.
Example sentences with 脅迫
この事件では、脅迫の証拠が重要です。ko no ji ken de wa kyō haku no shō ko ga jū yō de su
In this case, evidence of a threat is important.
Tips for using 脅迫
- In formal Japanese, 脅迫 (kyōhaku) is common in legal and news contexts, while everyday speech often uses 脅す (odosu) for threatening someone.
Other Japanese words for “threat”
相手から威嚇を受けました。ai te ka ra i kaku o u ke ma shi ta
I was threatened by the other person.
地球温暖化は人類への脅威です。chi kyū on dan ka wa jin rui e no kyō i de su
Global warming is a threat to humanity.