uprising; revolt; insurrection
Historically refers to organized uprisings in Japan from the medieval period onward, especially peasant revolts. In modern contexts, it can describe any armed rebellion or coup attempt.
Peasant uprisings occurred frequently during the Edo period.
The officer plotted a revolt, but it was discovered beforehand.
The farmers started an uprising in this region.
An uprising broke out because of the heavy tax burden.
The domain sent troops to suppress the uprising.
Many villagers joined the uprising.
暴動 emphasizes chaotic, violent rioting, whereas 一揆 implies a more organized, collectively planned uprising with specific demands.
蜂起 is a more literary word for rising up en masse, usable in any era, while 一揆 carries strong historical Japanese connotations of peasant revolts.
騒乱 refers broadly to civil disturbance or unrest, whereas 一揆 is a specific historical term for organized armed uprisings.
From Middle Chinese-derived elements 一 (one, unified) and 揆 (plan, rule). The term originally referred to a unified action or agreement, later specialized to mean a collective uprising.