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defection in Japanese

defection in Japanese is 変節 — defection means the act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

defection in Japanese

変節
noun
Pronounced: hensetsu
An act or incidence of defecting.

What does "defection" mean?

  1. noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.
    "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues."
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defection in a sentence

  • His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues.

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What is "defection" in Japanese?

"defection" in Japanese is 変節. defection means: The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

How do you pronounce 変節?

"defection" in Japanese is 変節, pronounced "hensetsu".

How do you use "defection" in a sentence?

Example: "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues." In Japanese, "defection" is 変節.

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