独裁
どくさい
dokusai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
独裁 (どくさい (dokusai)) means "Dictatorship". It is read どくさい (dokusai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Dictatorship
Also : Despotism · Autocracy
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Example Sentences
その独裁者は権力を乱用した。
その どくさいしゃ は けんりょく を らんよう した。
The dictator abused his power.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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