弾圧(だんあつ)

だんあつ
noun
oppression; suppression; crackdown
politicssociety
1. oppression; suppression; crackdown
The use of force or authority to crush opposition, dissent, or movements, typically by governments or those in power.
政府(せいふ)による弾圧(だんあつ)が続(つづ)いている。
Oppression by the government continues.
デモ隊(たい)は弾圧(だんあつ)を受(う)けた。
The demonstrators faced a crackdown.
言論(げんろん)の自由(じゆう)への弾圧(だんあつ)に抗議(こうぎ)する声(こえ)が上(あ)がった。
Voices of protest rose against the suppression of freedom of speech.

弾圧(だんあつ) is a strong term typically used in political contexts.

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Usage

弾圧(だんあつ)する is used as a suru-verb meaning "to oppress" or "to suppress."

Related Words

Compare: 制圧(せいあつ) (suppression)
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Added 2026.1.30 23:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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