Japanese

かくめい
Meaning: revolution; radical change
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

革
命

Example sentences

The Industrial Revolution drastically changed people's lives.
赤軍は革命において大きな役割を果たした。
The Red Army played a major role in the revolution.
彼は曠世之才を惜しみなく発揮し、若くして科学界に革命をもたらした。
He displayed his unparalleled talent unsparingly and brought a revolution to the scientific world at a young age.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a political overthrow or a fundamental change in a particular field or society.

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