N1
せんおう (sen'ou)
専横
arbitrary rule, despotism, tyranny, autocratic (behavior)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Behaving in an arbitrary, authoritarian, and dictatorial manner without regard for others' opinions or rules. 他の意見や規則を無視し、自分勝手に振る舞うこと。独裁的。
📝 Example Sentences
社長の専横な振る舞いに、従業員たちは不満を募らせた。
Employees grew increasingly dissatisfied with the president's arbitrary behavior.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "専横"!
その国の政治は、指導者の___によって混乱している。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 指導者が独断で勝手に振る舞うことで国が混乱している状況を示しており、「専横」が適切です。
English: This indicates a situation where the country is in chaos due to the leader's arbitrary and dictatorial behavior, so '専横' is appropriate.
English: This indicates a situation where the country is in chaos due to the leader's arbitrary and dictatorial behavior, so '専横' is appropriate.
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