Translation guide
How to express the idea of turning to physical force or aggression as a last resort or chosen action in Japanese.
He finally resorted to violence.
Negotiations broke down and they resorted to violence.
Literally 'to go as far as violence'. Often used in news or formal contexts to describe an escalation to physical force.
The protesters resorted to violence.
Similar to 暴力に及ぶ, meaning 'to turn to violence'. Slightly more colloquial.
He lost his temper and resorted to violence.
Means 'to resort to force' or 'to use physical power'. Often used in contexts like strikes, protests, or military action.
The union is poised to resort to force.
Emphasizing that violence is a last resort when all other options are exhausted.
Adds しかない (have no choice but) to the standard phrase, clearly conveying that violence is the only remaining option.
We can't solve this through discussion anymore. We have no choice but to resort to violence.
Uses やむを得ず (unavoidably) to stress that violence is used reluctantly.
Indicating that someone is hinting at or threatening to use violence.
暴力に訴える focuses on the act of choosing violence as a method, while 暴力を振るう (ぼうりょくをふるう) means 'to commit violence' or 'to use violence' in a more direct, physical sense. The latter is often used for describing violent acts themselves rather than the decision to resort to them.
He used violence against his wife.
The English phrase 'resort to violence' is idiomatic. Do not translate 'resort' literally as リゾート or 手段. Use the set phrases provided.
They were compelled to resort to violence.
The statement implies resorting to violence.