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武断政治 (ぶだんせいじ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
military government ; rule by the sword
Refers to governance by military force or authoritarian rule, often contrasted with civilian or democratic government. Can carry a negative connotation of oppression.
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The transition from military rule to civilian government was not easy.
Kanji 武 warrior, military, chivalry 断 severance, decline, refuse 治 reign, be at peace, calm down Similar words 軍ぐん 政せい 軍政 is a more general term for military administration or martial law, while 武断政治 specifically emphasizes rule by force and authoritarian decision-making.
独どく 裁さい 政せい 治じ 独裁政治 means dictatorship, which may not necessarily be military in nature; 武断政治 implies military-backed governance.
Etymology Compound of 武断 (military decision, authoritarian action) and 政治 (government, politics). The term 武断 is itself composed of 武 (military) and 断 (decision, judgment), suggesting governance through force rather than deliberation.
