N1
かれんちゅうきゅう (karenchūkyū)
苛斂誅求
ruthless exploitation; extortion; severe oppression and exploitation; heavy taxation and extortion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
この四字熟語は、政府や権力者が国民や弱者に対して、重税を課したり、不当な要求を突きつけたりして、厳しく搾取する様を表します。強い批判や憤りを込めて使われることが多いです。 / This four-character idiom describes the act of a government or powerful entity severely exploiting the public or the weak by imposing heavy taxes or making unreasonable demands. It is often used with strong criticism or indignation.
📝 Example Sentences
その独裁政権は、国民から苛斂誅求を行ったため、民衆の不満は頂点に達した。
Because the dictatorial regime ruthlessly exploited the people, public dissatisfaction reached its peak.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "苛斂誅求"!
歴史上、多くの暴君が国民に対し_______を重ね、反乱を招いてきた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 国民を厳しく搾取する行為を表す四字熟語なので、「苛斂誅求」が適切です。
English: This four-character idiom describes the act of severely exploiting the people, so "苛斂誅求" is appropriate.
English: This four-character idiom describes the act of severely exploiting the people, so "苛斂誅求" is appropriate.
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