反逆（はんぎゃく、hangiゃku）
- revolt

The Japanese word 反逆反逆 (hangyaku) primarily means "rebellion," "treason," or "insurrection." It signifies an act of defiance against authority, a government, or a person in power. It implies a significant challenge to the established order, often involving acts of opposition, plotting, or fighting. It carries a strong negative connotation, indicating a serious breach of loyalty and often leading to severe consequences.

⚫︎彼は国王に反逆した罪で処刑された。 Translation: He was executed for the crime of 反逆 against the king. ⚫︎国民は圧政に対して反逆を起こした。 Translation: The people rose up in 反逆 against the oppressive rule. ⚫︎その将軍は、上司に反逆して、自軍を率いて独立した。 Translation: The general, having 反逆 against his superior, led his own troops to independence.

This word is used in formal situations to describe acts of rebellion or treason. It is suitable for discussing historical events, political situations, or any instance of defying authority. You wouldn't typically use it in casual everyday conversation; other words might be more appropriate.

The word is typically written with the kanji 反逆. The reading is はんぎゃく in hiragana. There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎謀反（むほん - muhon): Treason, rebellion, revolt. ⚫︎叛乱（はんらん - hanran): Rebellion, revolt, uprising. ⚫︎クーデター (kuudetaa): Coup d'état (loanword).

⚫︎忠誠（ちゅうせい - chuusei): Loyalty. ⚫︎服従（ふくじゅう - fukujuu): Obedience, submission. ⚫︎恭順（きょうじゅん - kyoujun): Submissiveness, allegiance.

歴史上、多くの人々が王権に反逆し、処罰されました。 ・Translation: Historically, many people 反逆ed against the royal authority and were punished. ・Explanation: This sentence describes historical events where people defied the established power structure and faced consequences for their actions.

彼は、その会社の不正行為に反逆して告発した。 ・Translation: He 反逆ed and reported the wrongdoing of that company. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 反逆 in a slightly extended sense of defying or going against something, here, the company’s wrongdoings.

The word 反逆 is composed of two kanji: 反 (han), meaning "against," "oppose," or "rebel," and 逆 (gyaku), meaning "reverse," "rebel," or "go against." Thus, the word directly reflects the meaning of rebelling or going against something.