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.
The most common and direct equivalent for 'protest' or 'remonstration' in formal contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to form a verb.
They remonstrated against the new policy.
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).
He remonstrated against the decision.
A formal rebuttal or counter-argument, often in a legal or debate setting. Less common in everyday speech.
The defendant remonstrated in court.
To earnestly advise against something, often with a sense of pleading or strong reasoning.
To remonstrate with someone, typically a superior or friend, by earnestly pointing out their mistake or wrongdoing. Implies a caring, corrective tone.
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.
A noun meaning remonstrance or admonition, often used in historical or literary contexts. Not common in modern conversation.
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.
The residents remonstrated with the city about the noise.
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.
From English 'claim', used as a noun for a complaint or remonstration, especially in customer service contexts. Often used with する.
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.
He remonstrated with his boss about the unreasonable schedule.
家臣は主君に諌言した。
The retainer remonstrated with his lord.
He's always remonstrating about his salary.
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.