謀 反(むほん)

むほん

noun

rebellion; treason; revolt

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.

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

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

謀反(むほん)を起(お)こす (to stage a rebellion)
謀反(むほん)を企(くわだ)てる (to plot treason)
謀反(むほん)人(にん) (traitor; rebel)

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).

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