“Show of force” in Japanese
Short answer
Show of force in Japanese is “示威” (jii). Full meaning: demonstration, show of force.
Other ways to say “Show of force” in Japanese
威嚇行動
ikakukoudou threat behavior, show of force, deimatic behavior
牽制
kensei check, keeping in check, restraint, curbing, reining in, discouraging (from doing); containment (of enemy forces), diversionary action, feint operation, show of force; pickoff throw, holding (a runner) on base
件制
kensei check, keeping in check, restraint, curbing, reining in, discouraging (from doing); containment (of enemy forces), diversionary action, feint operation, show of force; pickoff throw, holding (a runner) on base
けん制
kensei check, keeping in check, restraint, curbing, reining in, discouraging (from doing); containment (of enemy forces), diversionary action, feint operation, show of force; pickoff throw, holding (a runner) on base
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