抗議する

• Reading: こうぎする
• Romaji: kougi suru
• Kanji breakdown: 抗 (kō) — resist, oppose; 議 (gi) — deliberate, discuss
• Pronunciation: /koː.ɡi.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To protest; to object; to lodge a complaint. Used when formally expressing opposition or disagreement.

A する verb formed from the noun 抗議 (protest/objection). Implies a formal or public expression of dissatisfaction. Common in news reporting about demonstrations, diplomatic disputes, and official complaints. Often used with に対して (against).

Examples

1. 学生たちは学費の値上げに抗議した。 The students protested against the tuition increase.
2. 政府の決定に対して市民が抗議している。 Citizens are protesting the government's decision.
3. 不公平な扱いに対して抗議するつもりだ。 I intend to protest the unfair treatment.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, news, activism

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Compound of 抗 (kō, resist/oppose) and 議 (gi, deliberation/discussion). Literally 'to deliberate in resistance' — formally opposing a decision or action.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal