Meaning

Primary

Violence

Alternative

Force

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The power of violence is more violence, and it is a force to be reckoned with.

Reading

ぼうりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチに暴力でたまごっちを取られました。

Koichi took away my tamagotchi by force.

家庭内暴力にたえかねて、家を出ました。

I couldn't stand the domestic violence, so I left home.

親は本当に、暴力的な映画やビデオゲームが子供の目に触れる事を制限すべきなのでしょうか?

Do you really think that parents should limit their children's exposure to violent movies and video games?

Kanji Composition