What does 弾圧 in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 弾圧 in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 弾圧 in Japanese.

The word 弾圧 in Japanese means crackdown, 弾圧, 弾圧、締め付け、取り締まり, 抑圧、弾圧、鎮圧, 抑圧、弾圧. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 弾圧

crackdown

弾圧

(oppression: of people)

During the war, the people suffered great repression.

弾圧、締め付け、取り締まり

(enforcement of a restriction)

The police swore a clampdown on violent crime after the rash of assaults in the city.

抑圧、弾圧、鎮圧

(restriction, suppression)

The activists fought against repression of sexuality.

抑圧、弾圧

(prevention by force)

The regime thinks it can stop the movement by suppression.

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