Translation guide
The expansion or strengthening of a country's military forces, often through increased weapons, troops, or defense spending. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific compound nouns and set phrases.
To refer to the overall increase in military power, including weapons, personnel, and budget.
Specifically referring to the increase in nuclear weapons or capabilities.
Directly means 'nuclear arms buildup'. Used in disarmament discussions.
核軍備の拡張は国際的な懸念を引き起こしている。
The nuclear arms buildup is causing international concern.
Describing a competitive buildup between nations.
The full term for 'arms race'. Often shortened to 軍拡競争.
冷戦時代には軍備拡張競争が続いた。
During the Cold War, an arms buildup race continued.
軍備拡張 is the standard, concise term for 'arms buildup' and is widely used in media. 軍事力の増強 is more descriptive and can imply a broader strengthening beyond just weapons, including training and organization. Both are formal, but 軍備拡張 is more common in headlines.
軍備拡張は近隣諸国を刺激する。
Arms buildup provokes neighboring countries.
軍事力の増強には多額の予算が必要だ。
A buildup of military power requires a large budget.
The standard term for 'arms buildup' or 'military expansion'. Used in news, politics, and formal contexts.
その国は軍備拡張を進めている。
That country is proceeding with an arms buildup.
Abbreviation of 軍備拡張. Common in headlines and informal political commentary.
軍拡競争が激化している。
The arms race is intensifying.
Literally 'strengthening of military power'. A more descriptive phrase, often used in analytical writing.
政府は軍事力の増強を計画している。
The government is planning a buildup of military power.
Emphasizes strengthening nuclear forces. Common in strategic contexts.
その国は核戦力の増強を続けている。
That country continues its nuclear buildup.