Translation and Meaning of: 占領 - senryou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 占領 (senryou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: senryou
Kana: せんりょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: occupation; catch; possession; have a space for yourself
Meaning in English: occupation;capture;possession;have a room to oneself
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (占領) senryou
占領 is a Japanese word meaning "occupation" or "dominion". The word is composed of two kanji: "占" meaning "occupy" or "predict" and "領" meaning "territory" or "dominion". The etymology of the word dates back to the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan began to expand territorially and become involved in military conflicts. The word was used extensively during World War II, when Japan occupied various countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific. Nowadays, the word is mostly used in historical or political contexts to refer to periods of foreign occupation or rule.How to Write in Japanese - (占領) senryou
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Synonyms and Similar - (占領) senryou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
占拠; 支配; 占有; 占める; 占め取る; 占有する; 占拠する; 支配する
Words containing: 占領
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Words with the same pronunciation: せんりょう senryou
Example Sentences - (占領) senryou
Below are some example sentences:
この土地は敵によって占領されました。
Kono tochi wa teki ni yotte senryou sare mashita
This land has been occupied by the enemy.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 土地 - noun meaning "land", "terrain"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 敵 - noun meaning "enemy"
- によって - expression that indicates the cause or agent of an action, in this case "por"
- 占領 - noun that means "occupation", "dominion"
- されました - passive voice in the polite form, indicating that the action was done by another person
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "occupation; catch; possession; have a space for yourself" é "(占領) senryou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.