How to say "mutiny" in Japanese

• 反乱はんらんJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers mutiny as an organized uprising against authority, such as sailors or soldiers rising against their commanders. This is the natural choice when 'mutiny' means an actual revolt rather than the act of betraying a superior.
  軍隊ぐんたいは簡単かんたんに反乱はんらんを鎮圧ちんあつした。↗

  The troops easily put down the rebellion.
• 反逆はんぎゃくCommon
  noun, suru verb, intransitive verbListed with 'mutiny', but its core senses are treason and treachery — turning against one's sovereign, state, or superior. It can describe mutiny as betrayal, yet for a straightforward revolt 反乱 is usually the word you want.

For 'mutiny' in the sense of an open revolt by soldiers, sailors, or a group, use 反乱; 反逆 also covers mutiny but more often means treason or betrayal against an authority.

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• 反乱はんらんinsurrection
• 反逆はんぎゃくtreason