示じ威い行こう為い

noun

demonstration; protest; show of force

Refers to an act intended to display power, opposition, or a political stance, often through marches, rallies, or symbolic actions. Can also be used more broadly for any conspicuous display of intent.

• 労ろう働どう組くみ合あいは賃ちん上あげを求もとめて示じ威い行こう為いを行おこなった。

  The labor union staged a demonstration to demand a wage increase.

• その軍ぐん事じ演えん習しゅうは近きん隣りん諸しょ国こくに対たいする示じ威い行こう為いとみなされた。

  The military exercise was regarded as a show of force against neighboring countries.