暴挙(ぼうきょ)

ぼうきょ
noun
outrage; reckless act; violent action
formalactionevaluation
1. outrage; reckless act; violent action
a rash, violent, or outrageous action that causes harm or goes against reason
それは許(ゆる)しがたい暴挙(ぼうきょ)だ。
That is an unforgivable outrage.
彼(かれ)の暴挙(ぼうきょ)に全員(ぜんいん)が衝撃(しょうげき)を受(う)けた。
Everyone was shocked by his reckless act.
政府(せいふ)の暴挙(ぼうきょ)に対(たい)して国民(こくみん)は抗議(こうぎ)の声(こえ)を上(あ)げた。
The citizens raised their voices in protest against the government's outrage.
この暴挙(ぼうきょ)は断(だん)じて容認(ようにん)できない。
This outrageous act is absolutely unacceptable.

暴挙(ぼうきょ) refers to a violent, rash, or outrageous action, often used to condemn unjust or harmful actions.

Writing

  • 暴(ぼう) (violence, outrage)
  • 挙(きょ) (action, conduct)

Common patterns

Usage

  • Political criticism (government actions deemed unjust)
  • Condemning violent or reckless behavior
  • News and editorial writing
  • Historical events (rebellions, coups, etc.)

Register

  • Formal/written style
  • Common in news, editorials, and political discourse
  • Strong negative connotation

Related words

Related Words

Related: 蛮行(ばんこう) (barbaric act, atrocity)
Related: 横暴(おうぼう) (tyranny, high-handedness)
Related: 乱暴(らんぼう) (violence, rough behavior)
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Added 2026.1.25 8:46 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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