violate in Japanese
violate in Japanese is 侵す, 侵害, 侵犯 — violate means to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
violate in Japanese
侵す
Pronounced: okasu
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
侵害
Pronounced: shingai
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
侵犯
Pronounced: shinpan
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
破る
Pronounced: yaburu
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
違う
Pronounced: chigau
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
違反
Pronounced: ihan
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
What does "violate" mean?
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verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
"The company violated several safety regulations."
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verb To disturb or intrude on something that should be respected, such as someone's privacy or a sacred place.
"Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief."
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violate in a sentence
- The company violated several safety regulations.
- Publishing the photos violated her right to privacy.
- Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief.
- Climbing over the fence would violate the sanctity of the old burial ground.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "violate" in Japanese?
"violate" in Japanese is 侵す, 侵害, 侵犯. violate means: To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
How do you pronounce 侵す?
"violate" in Japanese is 侵す, pronounced "okasu".
How do you use "violate" in a sentence?
Example: "The company violated several safety regulations." In Japanese, "violate" is 侵す, 侵害, 侵犯.
Are there other ways to say "violate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "violate": 侵す, 侵害, 侵犯, 破る, 違う, 違反.
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