Translation guide
To remove a monarch or dominant figure from power, position, or influence.
To forcibly remove a king, queen, or emperor from power.
Literally 'to remove from the throne'. A direct and formal way to express dethroning a monarch.
反乱軍は国王を王位から退けた。
The rebels dethroned the king.
A formal term meaning 'to dethrone' or 'to depose', often used in historical or legal contexts.
議会は国王を廃位することを決議した。
The parliament resolved to dethrone the king.
Means 'to force to abdicate'. Implies making the monarch step down, possibly under pressure.
クーデターで皇帝を退位させた。
They dethroned the emperor in a coup.
To overthrow someone or something from a position of power, influence, or supremacy, not necessarily a monarch.
Literally 'to drag down from the throne'. A vivid, metaphorical expression for dethroning a champion, leader, or dominant entity.
新興企業が業界の巨人を王座から引きずり下ろした。
The startup dethroned the industry giant.
Direct translations like 「王位から退ける」 are only appropriate for actual monarchs. For metaphorical dethroning (e.g., a champion, a company), use expressions like 「王座から引きずり下ろす」 or 「首位から陥落させる」.
Means 'to cause to fall from first place'. Common in sports, business, or rankings.
そのチームは昨年の優勝校を首位から陥落させた。
The team dethroned last year's champions.
Means 'to replace' or 'to supplant'. Focuses on taking over the position rather than the act of removal.
新技術が旧来の方法に取って代わった。
New technology dethroned the old methods.
Literally 'to seize that seat/position'. Emphasizes the aggressive takeover of a top spot.
彼は長年のライバルからチャンピオンの座を奪った。
He dethroned his long-time rival as champion.