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造反 (ぞうはん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rebellion ; insurrection ; mutiny
Refers to an organized act of defiance against established authority, often within a political party, organization, or military context. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to rebel' or 'to rise up'.
部ぶ
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造ぞう
反はん
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He rebelled against the leadership.
Similar words 反はん 乱らん 反乱 is a more general term for revolt or uprising, often armed, while 造反 emphasizes defiance against one's own group or authority.
謀む 反ほん 謀反 is an older, more formal term for treason or plotting against a ruler, whereas 造反 is used in modern organizational contexts.
Etymology Composed of 造 (create, make) and 反 (anti-, oppose). The combination suggests 'creating opposition' or 'starting a rebellion'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is conventionally associated with these kanji.
