noun
English to Japanese Dictionary

oppression Meaning in Japanese (oppression 英語 意味)

抑圧, 圧政
抑圧 in English:oppression
Phonetic:よくあつ
Quick Answer • 要約

oppression の日本語の意味は「抑圧, 圧政」です。 (人々のある集団に対する長期間にわたる残酷または不当な扱い、あるいは支配。)

Definitions of Oppression

  1. 1
    noun
    抑圧

    Oppression refers to the prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control of a group of people.

    人々のある集団に対する長期間にわたる残酷または不当な扱い、あるいは支配。

  2. 2
    noun
    圧政

    It also describes the act of exercising authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

    権威や権力を、負担となるような、あるいは残酷で不当な方法で行使すること。

Example Sentences

“The people fought against the oppression of the dictator.”

人々は独裁者の抑圧に対して戦った。

“Many historical movements were born out of a desire to end oppression.”

多くの歴史的な運動は、抑圧を終わらせたいという願望から生まれた。

“She spoke out against the systemic oppression faced by marginalized communities.”

彼女は、疎外されたコミュニティが直面する組織的な抑圧に対して声を上げた。

Synonyms (類語)

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Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

freedomliberationautonomyemancipation

Inflected Word Forms

agent nounoppressor
adjectiveoppressive
adverboppressively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cycle of oppressioncollocation

A recurring pattern of unjust treatment or control that perpetuates itself.