NichiDict

圧政

あっせい
[assei]

Meanings

1.Noun

oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism

Examples

民衆は圧政に耐えかねて立ち上がった。

The people could no longer endure the tyranny and rose up.

圧政を敷く王に反乱が起きた。

A rebellion broke out against the king who imposed tyrannical rule.

圧政からの解放を求める声が高まった。

Calls for liberation from oppressive rule grew louder.