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A1 Noun, する-verb

発動(はつどう)putting into operation, invocation

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    1. Noun, する-verb

      1. 1.

        putting into operation

      2. 2.

        invocation

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    発動 【はつどう】

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      国家(こっか)強権(きょうけん)発動(はつどう)しました。

      The state has invoked its authority. {putting into operation, invocation}

      • N1

      (むすめ)欲心(よくしん)発動(はつどう)してワガママになりました。

      My daughter's desires kicked in and she became selfish. {putting into operation, invocation}

      • N1

      (くるま)(うご)かすためにエンジンを発動(はつどう)させましょう!

      Let's put the engine into operation to move the car! {putting into operation, invocation}

      • N1

      制裁(せいさい)措置(そち)発動(はつどう)されるまでに我々(われわれ)選択(せんたく)見直(みなお)すべきだ。

      We should reconsider our choices before the sanctions are put into operation. {putting into operation, invocation}

      • N1

      デモ参加(さんか)(しゃ)(たい)して強権(きょうけん)発動(はつどう)した政府(せいふ)(さら)なる非難(ひなん)(さら)されている。

      The government, which invoked authority against the demonstrators, is further exposed to criticism. {putting into operation, invocation}

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