海賊 | Japanese meaning

海賊【かいぞく】

Frequency rank: 6,201. – 6,208.

Alsoかいぞく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter

This usage refers to someone who engages in acts of robbery or violence at sea. It is typically associated with historical figures who attacked ships and coastal towns.

In the past, pirates attacked other ships to seize their treasures.

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This skull and crossbones was named based on the world-famous Captain Kidd who was active in late 17th century Britain.

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The pirates had no choice but to surrender.

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国語辞典Japanese definitions

海賊【かいぞく】

かいじょう海上でほか他のせんぱく船舶からきんぴん金品やしょくりょう食糧などをりゃくだつ略奪するとうぞく盗賊のこと。

Wiktionary

海賊【かいぞく】

Frequency rank: 6,201. – 6,208.

Alsoかいぞく

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter

This usage refers to someone who engages in acts of robbery or violence at sea. It is typically associated with historical figures who attacked ships and coastal towns.