English–Japanese
“treason” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihangyaku
Example
彼は国への反逆で逮捕されました。kare wa kuni e no han gyaku de tai ho sa re ma shi ta
He was arrested for treason against his country.
How to say “treason” in Japanese
“Treason” in Japanese is 反逆 (hangyaku).
Conveys a serious rejection of loyalty to a state or ruling power that may appear as betrayal, revolt, or an uprising.
Example sentences with 反逆
その兵士は反逆の罪で裁判にかけられました。so no hei shi wa han gyaku no tsumi de sai ban ni ka ke ra re ma shi ta
The soldier was put on trial for treason.
Tips for using 反逆
- The phrase an act of treason usually stresses betrayal of the country, while an act of rebellion stresses open resistance, and 反逆 (hangyaku) can correspond to either emphasis.