1.
demonstration march; protest march
A public march by a group of people to express opposition to or support for a political or social cause.
駅前でデモ行進が行われた。
A demonstration march was held in front of the station.
数千人の市民がデモ行進に参加した。
Several thousand citizens participated in the demonstration march.
環境問題に対するデモ行進が世界各地で同時に行われ、多くの若者が声を上げた。
Demonstration marches against environmental issues were held simultaneously around the world, and many young people raised their voices.
A compound of デモ (short for デモンストレーション, demonstration) and 行進 (marching). In Japan, demonstrations typically require advance notification to the police and follow designated routes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- デモ行進を行う: to hold a demonstration march
- デモ行進に参加する: to participate in a march
- 大規模なデモ行進: large-scale demonstration
- 平和的なデモ行進: peaceful march
RELATED TERMS:
- デモ: demonstration (abbreviation, often used alone)
- 抗議: protest
- 集会: rally; gathering
- 行進: march; parade