“To extort” in Japanese
Short answer
To extort in Japanese is “脅し取る” (odoshitoru). Full meaning: to extort (money), to blackmail.
Other ways to say “To extort” in Japanese
ゆすり取る
yusuritoru to extort, to shake down (for money)
搾り取る
shiboritoru to exploit, to extort, to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice), to wring out, to press out
せびる
sebiru to demand money, to pester, to extort
甚振る
itaburu to torment, to harass, to tease; to extort, to shake down, to demand money
脅しとる
odoshitoru to extort (money), to blackmail
おどしとる
odoshitoru to extort (money), to blackmail
脅しとれる
odoshitoreru to extort (money), to blackmail
脅し取れる
odoshitoreru to extort (money), to blackmail
揺する
yusuru to shake, to jolt, to rock (cradle), to swing; to blackmail, to extort, to shake down
取り立てる
toritateru to collect (debts), to dun, to exact, to extort; to appoint, to promote, to give patronage; to emphasize, to focus on, to call attention to
セビル
sebiru to demand money, to pester, to extort
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