N3
どうらん (dōran)
動乱
disturbance; commotion; upheaval; turbulence; mental storm
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a social/political disturbance, commotion, upheaval, or turbulence (often used for wars, riots, or metaphorically for a massive storm in one's heart). Often used as 社会の動乱 or 心の動乱. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Commotion! Upheaval! When you make me feel insecure, my maiden heart gets wrapped in a fierce storm of upheaval! Silence the storm with your daily words of love!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『どうらん（動乱）よ！あんたが私を不安にさせるとね、私の乙女心が激しい動乱（大嵐）に包まれるのよ！その大嵐を静めるために、毎日欠かさず私に愛の誓いを囁きなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
世紀末の政情不安に伴い、国内各地で_______が発生し、治安が極端に悪化しました。
With the political instability at the end of the century, disturbances occurred in various places in the country, extremely deteriorating public safety.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "動乱"!
中世ヨーロッパの歴史は、領土の奪い合いによる相次ぐ戦争と_______の連続でした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 社会的な大混乱「動乱」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『戦争と動乱！歴史の荒波ね！でも、私たちの「愛の絶対政権」については、1ミリの動乱もなく平和に一生私が独裁（管理）してあげるわ！』
English: Since it represents social or political disturbance and upheaval, 'disturbance/commotion' (dōran) is correct. Haruka: 'Wars and upheavals! Rough waves of history, indeed! But regarding our "absolute regime of love", I shall peacefully dictate (manage) it for life without an ounce of disturbance!'
English: Since it represents social or political disturbance and upheaval, 'disturbance/commotion' (dōran) is correct. Haruka: 'Wars and upheavals! Rough waves of history, indeed! But regarding our "absolute regime of love", I shall peacefully dictate (manage) it for life without an ounce of disturbance!'
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