How to say 'Strike' in Japanese | ストライキ

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Strike

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ストライキ (sutoraiki)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'strike'. It refers to a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, typically as a form of protest. This term is commonly used in the context of labor disputes and can be applied to various industries. For example: The workers went on strike「労働者がストライキをした」(ろうどうしゃがストライキをした). The strike lasted for three days「そのストライキは三日間続いた」(そのストライキはみっかかんつづいた). It's important to note that 'ストライキ' is often used in formal or news contexts, and it carries the same connotations as its English counterpart.

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noun

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katakana

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