retaliation in Japanese
retaliation in Japanese is 復讐, 仕返し — retaliation means an act of revenge carried out in response to harm.
retaliation in Japanese
復讐
Pronounced: fukushuu
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.
仕返し
Pronounced: shikaeshi
Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.
What does "retaliation" mean?
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noun An act of revenge carried out in response to harm.
"The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing."
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retaliation in a sentence
- The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing.
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What is "retaliation" in Japanese?
"retaliation" in Japanese is 復讐, 仕返し. retaliation means: An act of revenge carried out in response to harm.
How do you pronounce 復讐?
"retaliation" in Japanese is 復讐, pronounced "fukushuu".
How do you use "retaliation" in a sentence?
Example: "The attack was seen as retaliation for the earlier bombing." In Japanese, "retaliation" is 復讐, 仕返し.
Are there other ways to say "retaliation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "retaliation": 復讐, 仕返し.
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