“Protest” in Japanese
Short answer
Protest in Japanese is “抗弁” (kouben). Full meaning: protest, refutation, pleading.
Other ways to say “Protest” in Japanese
抗言
kougen protest
抗議
kougi protest, objection
プロテスト
purotesuto protest
抗告
koukoku appeal, protest, complaint
デモンストレーション
demonsutoreeshon demonstration, protest; (giving a) demo, demonstration, presentation; exhibition game, exhibition match
デモ活動
demokatsudou demonstration, protest
異議
igi objection, dissent, protest
諫め
isame remonstrance, remonstration, admonition, protest, reproof, expostulation, advice, counsel
抗議デモ
kougidemo protest demonstration, protest march, protest
示威行為
jiikoui demonstration, manifestation, protest
異議の申立て
iginomoushitate formal complaint (regarding conduct of a criminal case), appeal for reconsideration, protest
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