Japanese

独裁者

どくさいしゃ
Meaning: dictator
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

独
裁
者

Example sentences

He was a ruthless dictator who once ruled that country.
その独裁者は、多くの反対派の人々を処刑した。
The dictator executed many people from the opposition.
その独裁者は、反対派に対して無慈悲な弾圧を行った。
The dictator carried out merciless suppression against the opposition.
独裁者に正義の鉄槌が下された
The hammer of justice was brought down on the dictator.
独裁者に逆らった彼は、反逆者として捕らえられた。
He was captured as a rebel who opposed the dictator.
その独裁者の蛮行は歴史に深く刻まれている。
The dictator's barbaric acts are deeply carved into history.
その独裁者は恐怖政治を強いて、国民を支配した。
The dictator imposed a reign of terror to control the people.
独裁者は国民の膏血を絞って贅沢な暮らしをしている。
The dictator lives a luxurious life by squeezing the blood and sweat of the people.
その独裁者は暴虐非道の限りを尽くした。
The dictator committed every possible atrocity.
独裁者の行った行為は、まさに焚書坑儒と言えるものだった
The dictator's actions were truly a case of burning books and burying scholars (suppressing speech and thought).

Usage Notes

Often used for political leaders with absolute power, but can also describe someone who is overbearing in a group.

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