Translation and Meaning of: 暴力 - bouryoku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 暴力 (bouryoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: bouryoku

Kana: ぼうりょく

Type: noun

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暴力

Translation / Meaning: violence

Meaning in English: violence

Definition: Acts that harm or destroy people or properties.

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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (暴力) bouryoku

暴力 is a Japanese word meaning "violence". It is composed of two kanji: 暴 (bō) meaning "violent" or "brutal" and 力 (ryoku) meaning "strength" or "power". The word can be used to describe any type of physical or psychological violence, including aggression, abuse, intimidation, among others. The word can also be used in political or social contexts to describe institutional violence or oppression. The word 暴力 has an ancient origin, dating back to the Nara period (710-794), and is widely used in the modern Japanese language.

How to Write in Japanese - (暴力) bouryoku

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Synonyms and Similar - (暴力) bouryoku

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乱暴; 強引; 暴行; 暴虐; 暴言

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Words with the same pronunciation: ぼうりょく bouryoku

Example Sentences - (暴力) bouryoku

Below are some example sentences:

ギャングは暴力行為をする人たちの集まりです。

Gyangu wa boryoku koui wo suru hitotachi no atsumari desu

Gang is a group of people who commit acts of violence.

Gang is a gathering of people who play violence.

  • ギャング - gang
  • は - Article indicating the topic of the sentence
  • 暴力行為 - violent acts
  • を - article indicating the direct object of the sentence
  • する - all of
  • 人たち - people
  • の - particle possession indicating
  • 集まり - gathering
  • です - statement

暴力は決して正当化されるべきではありません。

Bouryoku wa kesshite seitouka sareru beki de wa arimasen

A violência nunca deve ser justificada.

Violence should never be justified.

  • 暴力 - violence
  • は - topic particle
  • 決して - never, in any way
  • 正当化 - justification, legitimation
  • される - passive form of the verb "to do"
  • べき - it should
  • ではありません - formal denial of the polite form of "being"

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Other words of the same type: noun

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改良

Kana: かいりょう

Romaji: kairyou

Translation / Meaning:

improvement; remodeling

仕舞

Kana: しまい

Romaji: shimai

Translation / Meaning:

end; termination; Informal (Noh Play)

喜び

Kana: よろこび

Romaji: yorokobi

Translation / Meaning:

happiness; (a) delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing; congratulations; congratulations

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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