謀反(むほん)

むほん
noun
rebellion; treason; revolt
formalwritten
1. rebellion; treason; revolt
An uprising or act of betrayal against one's lord, ruler, or authority. Strongly associated with Japanese feudal history, where vassals rebelled against their masters.
謀反(むほん)を起(お)こす。
To stage a rebellion.
家臣(かしん)が主君(しゅくん)に対(たい)して謀反(むほん)を企(くわだ)てた。
A vassal plotted treason against his lord.
明智光秀(あけちみつひで)の謀反(むほん)によって、織田信長(おだのぶなが)は本能寺(ほんのうじ)で命(いのち)を落(お)とした。
Due to Akechi Mitsuhide's rebellion, Oda Nobunaga lost his life at Honnoji Temple.

Usage

謀反(むほん) is primarily used in historical contexts, especially the feudal period. In modern usage, it may appear figuratively to describe betrayal within an organization.

Pronunciation

Also read as 謀反(むへん) in older texts, but 謀反(むほん) is the standard modern reading.

Common collocations

Related words

Compare with 反乱(はんらん) (revolt, insurrection — broader, modern term) and 謀略(ぼうりゃく) (stratagem, conspiracy — emphasizes the scheming aspect).

Related Words

Synonym: 反乱(はんらん) (revolt, uprising)
general
Added 2026.3.1 18:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
14000/14455_muhon