N1
どうかつ (dōkatsu)
恫喝
intimidation; threat; coercion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to threatening someone verbally to force them to do something or to instill fear. Stronger than just a simple 'threat'. 相手を威圧し、恐怖を与えて自分の意のままにしようとする行為を指します。単なる脅しよりも強いニュアンスです。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は暴力と恫喝で会社の機密情報を聞き出そうとした。
He tried to extract confidential company information through violence and intimidation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "恫喝"!
警察は、被疑者が証人に対して_______を行ったと判断した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「証人」に対して「威圧的な言動で脅す」行為は「恫喝」が適切です。
English: For the act of 'threatening' a 'witness' with 'intimidating words and actions,' 'dōkatsu' is appropriate.
English: For the act of 'threatening' a 'witness' with 'intimidating words and actions,' 'dōkatsu' is appropriate.
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