Translation guide
The act of protesting, objecting, or expressing strong disapproval, often in a formal or earnest manner.
To express a formal or earnest objection, often in a structured setting like a meeting, letter, or official statement.
To earnestly advise against something, often with a sense of pleading or strong reasoning.
To express strong disapproval or complaint, often in a direct and possibly emotional manner.
The verb form of 抗議, used for actively protesting or remonstrating. Suitable for both formal and informal strong objections.
住民は騒音について市に抗議した。
The residents remonstrated with the city about the noise.
抗議 is a general protest or remonstration, while 異議 is a formal objection, often with legal connotations. Use 異議 when raising a specific point of disagreement in a structured setting.
The English word 'remonstration' is relatively formal and uncommon. In many contexts, simpler words like 'protest' or 'complain' are more natural in Japanese. Choose the Japanese expression based on the level of formality and the relationship between speakers.
They remonstrated against the new policy.
抗議文を提出する。
Submit a letter of remonstration.
Refers to a formal objection, often used in legal or official contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 異議を唱える (to raise an objection).
彼はその決定に異議を唱えた。
He remonstrated against the decision.
A formal rebuttal or counter-argument, often in a legal or debate setting. Less common in everyday speech.
被告は裁判で抗弁した。
The defendant remonstrated in court.
To remonstrate with someone, typically a superior or friend, by earnestly pointing out their mistake or wrongdoing. Implies a caring, corrective tone.
友人の無謀な計画を諫めた。
I remonstrated with my friend about his reckless plan.
To give advice or warn, often with a sense of remonstration. More general than 諫める and can be used in various relationships.
彼は上司に無理なスケジュールを忠告した。
He remonstrated with his boss about the unreasonable schedule.
A noun meaning remonstrance or admonition, often used in historical or literary contexts. Not common in modern conversation.
家臣は主君に諌言した。
The retainer remonstrated with his lord.
Literally 'to say complaints', this is a very common way to express dissatisfaction or remonstrate in everyday situations. Less formal than 抗議する.
彼はいつも給料に文句を言っている。
He's always remonstrating about his salary.
From English 'claim', used as a noun for a complaint or remonstration, especially in customer service contexts. Often used with する.
商品に欠陥があったのでクレームを入れた。
I remonstrated about the defective product.