extortion in Japanese
extortion in Japanese is たかり, ゆすり, 強要 — extortion means the crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
extortion in Japanese
たかり
Pronounced: takari
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
ゆすり
Pronounced: yusuri
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
強要
Pronounced: kyōyō
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
What does "extortion" mean?
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noun The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
"The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money."
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extortion in a sentence
- The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money.
- Demanding a bribe to approve the permit is straightforward extortion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "extortion" in Japanese?
"extortion" in Japanese is たかり, ゆすり, 強要. extortion means: The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats, force, or intimidation.
How do you pronounce たかり?
"extortion" in Japanese is たかり, pronounced "takari".
How do you use "extortion" in a sentence?
Example: "The gang was charged with extortion after threatening shop owners for protection money." In Japanese, "extortion" is たかり, ゆすり, 強要.
Are there other ways to say "extortion" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "extortion": たかり, ゆすり, 強要.
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