WORD DETAIL
扇動
せんどう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
扇動and readせんどう, it means inciting a crowd by inflaming emotion or anxiety. - Basic usage: It is used for urging violence and assigning responsibility to an agitator.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Not neutral encouragement
- The word strongly suggests manipulation toward rash or harmful action.

