also: だいぎゃく
high treason
Refers to the most serious crime against the state or sovereign, such as plotting to overthrow the government or assassinate the emperor. Often used in historical or legal contexts.
He was executed for high treason.
The High Treason Incident had a major impact on Japanese history.
high treason
plotting to damage an imperial palace or tomb
heinous; treacherous; atrocious
heinous; treacherous; atrocious
Standard kanji spelling; the reading たいぎゃく is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 大 (great) and 逆 (treason, rebellion). The term has been used historically in Japanese law to denote the most serious crime against the emperor or state.