降伏
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Used to describe the act of surrendering or submitting, often in formal or historical contexts. Example: 『降伏する』 (kōfuku suru, 'to surrender') is a common verb phrase.
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are discussing a historical documentary they watched about World War II, focusing on the concept of surrender.
降伏
こうふく
capitulation / surrender / submission
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a knight lowering his flag in defeat, saying 'I surrender!' The word sounds like 'koh-fuku' — think 'coffee cool' as you cool down from battle and surrender.
Cultural Note
In Japanese history and media, 『降伏』 (kōfuku) often appears in contexts like samurai battles or wartime scenarios, symbolizing formal surrender or submission to avoid further conflict.
Forms
Base: 降伏Base noun form. Used to describe the act of surrendering or submitting, often in formal or historical contexts. Example: 『降伏する』 (kōfuku suru, 'to surrender') is a common verb phrase.