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剥奪 (noun)

To forcibly take away a right, status, property, or privilege from someone, often by an authority or through a systematic process.

💬 Example

"不正行為が発覚し、彼はメダルを剥奪された。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'HAKU' (like a white paper) being 'DA-TSU' (taken) from you by a stern official. The white paper represents so...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
没収 奪う 取り上げる 喪失
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 剥奪 for everyday losses. → Using simpler verbs like 失う (ushinau - to lose) or 取る (toru - to take).

Confusing the active and passive forms. → Using 剥奪する for active voice and 剥奪される for passive voice.

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