“Treason” in Japanese
Short answer
Treason in Japanese is “反逆” (hangyaku). Full meaning: treason, treachery, mutiny, rebellion, insurrection.
Other ways to say “Treason” in Japanese
反逆罪
hangyakuzai (crime of) treason
外患罪
gaikanzai treason, conspiracy against one's country
国家反逆罪
kokkahangyakuzai (crime of) treason
売国
baikoku selling out one's country, betraying one's country, treason
叛逆
hangyaku treason, treachery, mutiny, rebellion, insurrection
謀反
muhon rebellion, revolt, insurrection, treason
謀叛
muhon rebellion, revolt, insurrection, treason
むほん
muhon rebellion, revolt, insurrection, treason
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