How to say "violate" in Japanese
- 侵すおかすgodan verb, transitive verbUsed for violating airspace or territory, i.e. intruding or encroaching on something. It suits invading a country, raiding, or violating territorial limits rather than breaking rules.
- 犯すおかすgodan verb, transitive verbFor violating or breaking rules and transgressing, with the nuance of actually committing an offense. It is the natural choice when you want to say someone broke a rule or violated a law.
- 反するはんするsuru verb (irregular), intransitive verbCovers infringing or violating rules and norms, often framed as something conflicting with or going against them. It emphasizes noncompliance with a rule or standard rather than the act of committing an offense.
For violating rules or laws use 「犯す」 or 「反する」; for violating or intruding on territory, airspace, or boundaries use 「侵す」; 「犯す」 carries a stronger sense of committing an offense.
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