English–Japanese
“violence” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibōryoku
Example
暴力はよくありません。bō ryoku wa yo ku a ri ma se n
Violence is not okay.
How to say “violence” in Japanese
“Violence” in Japanese is 暴力 (bōryoku).
Describes physical force used to hurt, threaten, or control another person.
Example sentences with 暴力
問題が起きても、暴力を使わずに話し合いで解決することが大切です。mon dai ga o ki te mo bō ryoku o tsuka wa zu ni hana shi a i de kai ketsu su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
Even when a problem arises, it is important to resolve it through discussion without using violence.
Tips for using 暴力
- In everyday Japanese, 暴力 (bōryoku) is a formal term often used in news and rules, while 暴力を振るう (bōryoku o furū) means to use violence against someone.