示威

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 示威 is read as じい and means demonstration or show of force.
• Basic usage: It can identify a public demonstration or a fleet movement interpreted as a show of force.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Covering a public demonstration
  • 示威活動: A reporter covered the demonstration held in the square. Example: 広場で行われた示威活動を記者が取材した。
• A fleet making a show of force
  • 示威: The fleet's movement was seen as a show of force toward the surrounding area. Example: 艦隊の移動は周辺への示威と受け取られた。