Oppress in Japanese
"oppress" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "oppress". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
tyrannize, oppress
Reading: gyaku
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tiger and phonetic. Cruel like tiger.
What it carries
Abuse, cruelty, oppression. Represents cruel treatment.
Related kanji for "oppress"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for oppress?
The most common kanji for "oppress" is 虐, read as gyaku. It means tyrannize, oppress. Related kanji: 圧 (oppress).
How many strokes does 虐 have?
虐 has 9 strokes.