Word details
虐げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虐げる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
Examples
独裁者は人々を虐げた。
The dictator oppressed the people.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
虐
tyrannize, oppress
10 strokesFrequency 1,464JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ギャク
Kun
しいた.げる
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