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.

Writing

Also written 謀叛(むほん).

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)

Similar words

反乱(はんらん): revolt, insurrection — broader, the modern term for an armed uprising
反逆(はんぎゃく): treason, rebellion against authority — wider and not tied to the feudal setting
謀略(ぼうりゃく): stratagem, conspiracy — the scheming, not the uprising

Related Words

Synonym: 反乱(はんらん) (revolt, uprising)

Compare: 反逆(はんぎゃく) (rebellion)

Compare: 謀略(ぼうりゃく) (stratagem, conspiracy)

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