English–Japanese

“violent” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiranbō

Example

その犬は乱暴です。so no inu wa ran bō de su

That dog is violent.

Illustration for 乱暴 (violent)

How to say “violent” in Japanese

“Violent” in Japanese is 乱暴 (ranbō).

Conveys uncontrolled force in the way someone acts or handles something.

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

Example sentences with 乱暴

その店員は客に乱暴な言葉を使いません。so no ten in wa kyaku ni ran bō na koto ba o tsuka i ma se n

That clerk does not use harsh words with customers.

Tips for using 乱暴

  • Japanese uses 乱暴な (ranbō na) for both aggressive conduct and treatment that is harsh or careless, so the word is broader than physical violence alone.

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