Japanese Conversation · Level 123
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Japanese word
脅迫
Pronunciation
Romajikyōhaku
Meaning
- nounthreat
Example
彼は脅迫を受けました。kare wa kyō haku o u ke ma shi ta
He received a threat.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on using fear of harm or pressure to force another person to comply, covering threats, intimidation, and blackmail.
Common phrases
脅迫を受けるkyō haku o u ke ru
receive a threat
脅迫に屈するkyō haku ni kus su ru
yield to a threat
脅迫の証拠kyō haku no shō ko
evidence of a threat
Similar words
脅しodoshi: A threat or an attempt to frighten someone into doing what is demanded.
恫喝dōkatsu: The act of forcing compliance through severe and intimidating words or conduct.
威嚇ikaku: A display of danger designed to make someone retreat or obey.
恐喝kyōkatsu: The act of using threats to obtain money or property from someone.
Definition in Japanese
相手に害を加えるなどと告げて恐れさせ、要求に従わせようとすること。ai te ni gai o kuwa e ru na do to tsu ge te oso re sa se yō kyū ni shitaga wa se yō to su ru ko to
Word origin
It combines 脅 (kyō, "threaten") and 迫 (haku, "press"), expressing pressure that frightens someone into compliance.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- intimidationnoun
- blackmailnoun
Related words
- 脅迫的kyōhakutekithreateningna-adjective
- 脅迫者kyōhakushathreatenernoun
- 脅迫性kyōhakuseithreatening naturenoun