横暴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 横暴, read おうぼう, denotes tyrannical or high-handed conduct backed by position or power.
• Basic usage: It condemns a boss’s overbearing conduct and a ruler’s oppressive abuse of power.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• High-handed abuse of power
  • It is stronger than strictness and criticizes conduct that ignores others by relying on status or power.