Translation guide
The English word 'assault' covers physical attacks, military attacks, and legal charges. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
A violent physical attack on a person.
The most common and direct term for physical assault or battery. Used in legal and news contexts.
彼は暴行の容疑で逮捕された。
He was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Implies a sudden, often violent attack or raid. Can be used for both physical and military contexts.
彼は夜道で何者かに襲撃された。
He was assaulted by someone on the street at night.
Specifically refers to striking or beating someone. More formal and often used in legal or medical reports.
被害者は顔面を殴打された。
The victim was struck in the face.
A military attack or offensive operation.
General term for attack or offensive, used in military, sports, and figurative contexts.
敵軍が基地を攻撃した。
The enemy forces assaulted the base.
A fierce or storming attack, often used for sudden military assaults.
A charge or rush attack, often used in historical or dramatic military contexts.
The crime of physically attacking someone, or the threat of such an attack.
The legal term for the crime of assault (and battery). Note that Japanese law often combines assault and battery.
彼は暴行罪で起訴された。
He was charged with assault.
Refers to the crime of causing bodily injury, which may be charged in more serious assault cases.
Means 'intimidation' or 'threat'. In some legal systems, assault can be the threat of violence; this word covers that aspect.
A strong verbal attack or criticism.
Means 'criticism' or 'blame'. Used when someone is verbally attacked or condemned.
彼は記者会見で激しく非難された。
He was verbally assaulted at the press conference.
Also used figuratively for verbal attacks or harsh criticism.
A sexual attack or violation.
The standard term for sexual assault. Often used in news and legal contexts.
性的暴行の被害者が支援を求めた。
The victim of sexual assault sought help.
Specifically means 'rape'. A more severe form of sexual assault. Use with caution due to its strong connotation.
This word specifically means rape and is very direct. In many contexts, 性的暴行 is more appropriate.
Refers to groping or molestation, especially on public transportation. A specific type of sexual assault.
暴行 (bōkō) is the general term for physical assault, often used in legal contexts. 襲撃 (shūgeki) emphasizes the suddenness and violence of the attack, and can be used for both people and places.
暴行事件が発生した。
An assault incident occurred.
武装集団が村を襲撃した。
Armed groups assaulted the village.
Do not use アサルト (asaruto) in most contexts. It is a loanword mainly used in gaming or specific compound terms like アサルトライフル (assault rifle). For physical or legal assault, use the Japanese terms above.
彼は暴行罪で起訴された。
He was charged with assault.
部隊は要塞を攻撃した。
The troops assaulted the fortress.
彼女は残忍な暴行を受けた。
She suffered a brutal assault.
特殊部隊がテロリストのアジトを強襲した。
Special forces assaulted the terrorist hideout.
兵士たちは敵陣に突撃した。
The soldiers assaulted the enemy lines.
傷害罪で有罪判決を受けた。
He was convicted of assault causing injury.
彼はナイフで脅迫した。
He assaulted him with a knife (by threatening).
彼の政策はメディアから攻撃された。
His policy was assaulted by the media.
強姦事件が増加している。
Sexual assault cases are increasing.
She was sexually assaulted on the train.