repression in Japanese
repression in Japanese is 鎮圧, 弾圧, 抑圧 — repression means the use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
repression in Japanese
鎮圧
Pronounced: chin'atsu
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
弾圧
Pronounced: dan'atsu
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
抑圧
Pronounced: yokuatsu
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
What does "repression" mean?
-
noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
"The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents."
-
noun In psychology, the unconscious pushing away of painful or unwanted thoughts and feelings.
"The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
repression in a sentence
- The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents.
- The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "repression" in Japanese?
"repression" in Japanese is 鎮圧, 弾圧, 抑圧. repression means: The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
How do you pronounce 鎮圧?
"repression" in Japanese is 鎮圧, pronounced "chin'atsu".
How do you use "repression" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents." In Japanese, "repression" is 鎮圧, 弾圧, 抑圧.
Are there other ways to say "repression" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "repression": 鎮圧, 弾圧, 抑圧.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.