noun
disturbance; upheaval; unrest; riot; war
Refers to large-scale social or political turmoil, including riots, civil unrest, and war. Often used in news and historical contexts.
その国は長年の動乱の末、ようやく平和を取り戻した。
After years of upheaval, the country finally regained peace.
動乱の時代を生き抜いた人々の証言が貴重だ。
The testimonies of people who survived the turbulent era are valuable.