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[おう(横)·こう(行)]
oukou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[おう(横)·ぎょう(行)]
ougyou
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English Meaning(s) for 横行

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. walking sideways; staggering; striding
  2. being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
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Definition and Synonyms for 横行

Flourish grow vigorously
Synonyms: 作興, 成功, 振るう, 振興, 映える, 時めく, 栄える, 横行, 流行る, 発展, 盛る, 盛る, 繁栄, 繁盛, 興る, 興隆, 賑わう
Rampage violently angry and destructive behavior
Synonyms: 横行

Meanings for each kanji in 横行

» sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof
» going; journey

Categories 横行 is a member of

Grow become larger, greater, or bigger
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Disturbance the act of disturbing something or someone
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Sample Sentences for 横行

One student says the purge is still going on in China and terror is widespread.
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