What is '挑発' called in English?

'挑発' in English is called "Provocation". Provocation refers to: 誰かを何かをさせる、特に怒らせたりイライラさせたりする行為。

How do you pronounce 'Provocation' and '挑発'?

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What is an example sentence for Provocation in Japanese?

English: "His rude comments were a direct provocation." | Japanese: "彼の失礼なコメントは直接的な挑発だった。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

provocation Meaning in Japanese (provocation 英語意味)

挑発, 挑発行為

挑発 in English:provocation

IPA:t͡ɕo̞ːhat͡sɯ̥ᵝ

Phonetic:ちょうはつ

Quick Answer • 要約

provocation の日本語の意味は「挑発, 挑発行為」です。 (誰かを何かをさせる、特に怒らせたりイライラさせたりする行為。)

Definitions of Provocation

1
noun
挑発
The act of provoking someone to do something, especially to anger or annoy them.
誰かを何かをさせる、特に怒らせたりイライラさせたりする行為。
2
noun
挑発行為
Something that causes a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.
強い反応、特に怒りやイライラを引き起こすもの。

Example Sentences

casual

“His rude comments were a direct provocation.”

彼の失礼なコメントは直接的な挑発だった。

casual

“She reacted violently to the slightest provocation.”

彼女は些細な挑発にも激しく反応した。

formal

“The government's actions were seen as a deliberate provocation.”

政府の行動は意図的な挑発と見なされた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

incitementinstigationstimulusgoadingvexation

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

appeasementpacificationconciliationcalming

Inflected Word Forms

agent nounprovoker

adjectiveprovocative

adverbprovocatively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

without provocationexpression

without being provoked or incited

act of provocationcollocation

an action that provokes someone

provocation Meaning in Japanese (provocation 英語 意味)