VocabJLPT N1
Defection
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. fleeing from one's country
  2. 2. seeking asylum
  3. 3. Defection
The act of fleeing one's home country and seeking refuge in another, typically to escape political persecution or danger. It is commonly used in news and political contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend half-jokingly said, "If I defect, I'll change my name too."

Sentence 2

At the international law seminar, we learned about "the duty to protect defectors."

Sentence 3

My mom was at the door, shocked — "Apparently your friend fled the country!"

Sentence 4

Hey, do you really think it's okay to just call someone who fled their country a traitor?

Sentence 5

After dinner, my younger brother asked, "What would you do if your favorite celebrity defected?"