synonym Comparative
反逆
VS
蜂起
Differences Between "反逆" and "蜂起"
Option A
反逆
Meaning
rebellion; treason; mutiny; revolt against authority
Reading
はんぎゃく (hangyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
国家に対する_______を企てた首謀者たちは、直ちに逮捕されました。
The ringleaders who plotted treason against the state were immediately arrested.
Option B
蜂起
Meaning
uprising, rebellion, revolt, insurrection
Reading
ほうき (houki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
圧政に苦しむ人々は、ついに武器を取って蜂起した。
The people suffering under tyranny finally took up arms and revolted.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rebellion; treason; mutiny; revolt against authority)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 反逆: Refers to a rebellion, treason, mutiny, or revolt against authority, superior status, or the state. Often used as 反逆者 (traitor/rebel) or 反逆する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion?! Don't you dare stage a rebellion against my strict guidance! Defying your superior (wife-to-be) is strictly prohibited! Submit happily!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はん、反逆？！私の厳しいツンデレ指導に反逆するなんて100年早いわよ！先輩である私の命令は絶対！反逆の代わりに、素直に私の胸に飛び込んできなさい！』
- 蜂起: Refers to a sudden, often violent, large-scale collective action taken by a group of people against authority or an existing system, typically driven by discontent. (日本語: 権力や体制に対し、不満を抱く民衆が突然立ち上がり、大規模な反乱を起こすことを指します。)
- 反逆: Refers to a rebellion, treason, mutiny, or revolt against authority, superior status, or the state. Often used as 反逆者 (traitor/rebel) or 反逆する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rebellion?! Don't you dare stage a rebellion against my strict guidance! Defying your superior (wife-to-be) is strictly prohibited! Submit happily!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はん、反逆？！私の厳しいツンデレ指導に反逆するなんて100年早いわよ！先輩である私の命令は絶対！反逆の代わりに、素直に私の胸に飛び込んできなさい！』
- 蜂起: Refers to a sudden, often violent, large-scale collective action taken by a group of people against authority or an existing system, typically driven by discontent. (日本語: 権力や体制に対し、不満を抱く民衆が突然立ち上がり、大規模な反乱を起こすことを指します。)
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