“To resist” in Japanese
Short answer
To resist in Japanese is “抗する” (kousuru). Full meaning: to resist, to defy.
Other ways to say “To resist” in Japanese
手向かう
temukau to resist
こうし
koushi to resist, to defy
こうする
kousuru to resist, to defy
てむかう
temukau to resist
こうしよう
koushiyoo to resist, to defy
こうすん
kousun to resist, to defy
抗う
aragau to go against, to fight against, to oppose, to resist, to deny
こうしよ
koushiyo to resist, to defy
こうせ
kouse to resist, to defy
楯突く
tatetsuku to defy, to disobey, to rebel against, to oppose, to resist
耐える
taeru to bear, to stand, to endure, to put up with; to support, to withstand, to resist, to brave; to be fit for, to be equal to
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