専横

せんおう
Alternative writings: 擅横
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Arbitrariness; high-handedness or despotism — imposing one's will or authority without regard for others' opinions.

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Examples

彼の専横なやり方に社員たちは反発した。

Employees reacted against his high-handed way of doing things.

専横な指導は長続きせず、反発を生むことが多い。

Authoritarian leadership rarely lasts and often provokes resistance.

その政治家は専横と批判されている。

That politician is being criticized for his despotism.

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