Japanese

ふくしゅう
Meaning: revenge; vengeance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

復
讐

Example sentences

He had been watching for an opportunity for revenge for many years to avenge his family.
心に復讐を誓った。
I vowed revenge in my heart.
彼はその怨念を晴らすために復讐を誓った。
He swore revenge to clear that grudge.
メルビルの名作『白鯨』は、エイハブ船長の復讐の物語です。
Melville's masterpiece 'Moby Dick' is a story of Captain Ahab's revenge.
漆身呑炭の覚悟で復讐の機会をうかがう。
Waiting for an opportunity for revenge with the resolve of 'Painting the body with lacquer and swallowing charcoal'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the form '復讐する' (to take revenge). It implies returning harm for harm received.

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