1.
riot; uprising; insurrection
A violent disturbance by a group of people, typically directed against authority or in protest. Composed of 暴 (violence) + 動 (movement). Used in news reporting and historical contexts.
暴動が発生した。
A riot broke out.
警察が暴動を鎮圧した。
The police suppressed the riot.
食料の不足がきっかけで大規模な暴動に発展した。
A food shortage triggered a large-scale uprising.
USAGE:
暴動 refers to violent collective action, typically against the government or authorities. It is a formal, news-register word.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 暴動が起きる / 発生する (a riot breaks out)
- 暴動を鎮圧する (to suppress a riot)
- 暴動に発展する (to develop into a riot)
SIMILAR WORDS:
デモ refers to a peaceful demonstration or protest, while 暴動 specifically implies violence. 反乱 is a broader term for rebellion, often with organized military opposition.