“Oppression” in Japanese
Short answer
Oppression in Japanese is “弾圧” (danatsu). Full meaning: oppression, suppression, pressure.
Other ways to say “Oppression” in Japanese
圧制
assei oppression, tyranny, despotism
横暴
oubou violence, oppression, high-handedness, tyranny, despotism
鬱結
ukketsu depression, oppression
迫害
hakugai persecution, oppression
圧迫
appaku pressure; oppression, suppression
抑圧
yokuatsu check, restraint, oppression, suppression
制圧
seiatsu gaining total control (of people or counties), suppression, oppression, control, mastery, ascendancy, supremacy
おうぼう
oubou violence, oppression, high-handedness, tyranny, despotism
頸木
kubiki yoke; constraints, oppression
あっぱく
appaku pressure; oppression, suppression
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