横暴
Reading: おうぼう
Meaning: tyrannical, arbitrary, overbearing
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Example Sentence
上司 の 横暴 な 態度 に 困る
I'm troubled by my boss's tyrannical attitude.
Usage Notes
Describes unreasonable or oppressive behavior, especially by those in power.
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