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武力行使 (ぶりょくこうし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

武ぶ力りょく行こう使し

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Meanings

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noun

use of force; military action

Refers to the exercise of military or armed force, often in political or international contexts.

国こく連れんは武ぶ力りょく行こう使しを承しょう認にんした。
The UN authorized the use of force.
政せい府ふは武ぶ力りょく行こう使しに踏ふみ切きった。
The government resorted to military action.

Kanji

武warrior, military, chivalry
力power, strength, strong
行going, journey, carry out
使use, send on a mission, order

Similar words

軍ぐん事じ行こう動どう
軍事行動 is broader, referring to any military operation, while 武力行使 specifically emphasizes the use of armed force.
実じつ力りょく行こう使し
実力行使 can refer to any use of physical power, not necessarily military, whereas 武力行使 is specifically about armed force.

Etymology

Compound of 武力 (military force) and 行使 (exercise, use).