No. 2,131 in Japanese
弾圧
Oppression; suppression; crackdown.
In a sentence
政府は反対意見を弾圧した。
The government suppressed dissenting opinions.
Here, '弾圧' refers to an authoritarian action of suppressing external expressions or actions.
歴史書には弾圧された人々の記録が残っている。
The history books contain records of oppressed people.
In this context, '弾圧された' describes individuals who experienced suppression or oppression.
言論の自由が弾圧されることは許されない。
The suppression of freedom of speech should not be tolerated.
Here, '弾圧される' illustrates the concept of freedom being hindered or restricted by authority.
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