クーデター

クーデター/kuːdetaː/

noun

sudden seizure of power, especially by force; or a brilliant success

Often used in the phrase 'coup d'état' for political takeovers; also means an impressive achievement.

Examples

01
軍事クーデターが選出された政府を転覆させた。
The military coup overthrew the elected government.
02
彼女の最新小説はすべての主要な賞を総なめにした文学的大成功だった。
Her latest novel was a literary coup that won every major prize.
03
その独占インタビューを獲得したことは小さな新聞社にとって大きな成功だった。
Landing that exclusive interview was a real coup for the small newspaper.

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