No. 2,158 in Japanese
暗殺
Assassination.
In a sentence
その指導者は暗殺された。
The leader was assassinated.
暗殺 here refers to the act of treacherous killing of a leader or prominent figure.
暗殺を企てるのは危険すぎる。
Planning an assassination is far too dangerous.
暗殺 in this sentence emphasizes the act of planning or attempting an assassination, highlighting its peril.
映画では暗殺者が主人公でした。
In the movie, the protagonist was an assassin.
暗殺者 refers to an individual who carries out assassinations, related to 暗殺.
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