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Definition and Synonyms for 圧政
| 1. | 苛斂 | 力や権力の不正な行使によって抑圧される状態 |
| Oppression | the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: | |
| Synonyms: | 制圧, 圧制, 圧政, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待 | |
| 2. | 圧制 | 罰と暴力の脅威による支配 |
| Absolutism | dominance through threat of punishment and violence | |
| Synonyms: | 圧制, 圧政, 暴政, 苛政, 虐政 |
Meanings for each kanji in 圧政
| » | 圧 | pressure; push; overwhelm; oppress; dominate |
| » | 政 | politics; government |
Categories 圧政 is a member of
| 1. | 他律 | 他人の支配に服従させられること |
| Subjugation | forced submission to control by others | |
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| 2. | 優越 | 1人の人間もしくは1つの集団が他のもの以上に力を持っている状態 |
| Ascendance | the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | |
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Sample Sentences for 圧政
地球側の圧政に苦しむコロニーの人々の中で、テロによる現状打破を目論む勢力が誕生。
Among the people of the colonies suffering under Earth's tyranny a force emerges intending to overthrow the status quo through terrorism.
圧政的な政府はしばしば政敵を投獄する。
Tyrannical governments frequently gaol their political opponents.
圧政的な政府はしばしば政敵を投獄する。
Tyrannical governments frequently imprison their political opponents.
圧政的な政府はしばしば政敵を投獄する。
Tyrannical governments frequently put their political opponents in prison.
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