Japanese

どうらん
Meaning: disturbance; upheaval; turmoil
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

動
乱

Example sentences

During the turbulent period at the end of the Edo period, many young people lost their lives.
幕末の動乱の中で、多くの志士が活躍した。
During the turmoil of the Bakumatsu period, many patriots were active.
幕末の動乱期には、列藩の意見が対立した。
During the turbulent period of the end of the Edo era, the opinions of the various domains clashed.

Usage Notes

Refers to significant social or political instability, often involving conflict or violence.

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