Translation guide
The English word "detachment" covers several distinct meanings, from physical separation to emotional distance. This guide breaks them down into practical Japanese expressions.
Expressing a state of being emotionally uninvolved, objective, or aloof.
Means calm, composed, cool-headed. Often used for maintaining objectivity in difficult situations.
彼はいつも冷静だ。
He is always detached/calm.
冷静に判断してください。
Please judge the situation with detachment.
Means objective, impartial. Emphasizes seeing things as they are without personal feelings.
客観的に見ると、それは間違いだ。
Looking at it with detachment, that's a mistake.
Means indifference, apathy. Stronger than 冷静, implies a lack of interest or concern.
Can sound negative if you mean healthy objectivity.
彼は政治に無関心だ。
He is detached from politics.
Literally 'not putting in emotions'. Used when advising someone to stay detached.
感情を入れずに事実だけを報告してください。
Please report just the facts with detachment.
The act of separating or removing something from something else.
Refers to detaching parts, components, or attachments. Common in mechanical contexts.
部品の取り外しは簡単です。
Detachment of the parts is easy.
Separation, detachment. Used in scientific, technical, or abstract contexts.
Detachment, peeling off. Often used in medical contexts (e.g., retinal detachment) or for paint peeling.
A group of soldiers sent on a separate mission.
A detachment, a unit sent away from the main force for a specific duty.
小規模な分遣隊が偵察に派遣された。
A small detachment was sent for reconnaissance.
A branch or detachment of a military force. Similar to 分遣隊 but can also refer to a semi-permanent unit.
彼は歩兵支隊を指揮した。
He commanded an infantry detachment.
Letting go of attachments, non-attachment (e.g., in Buddhism).
To let go of attachments. A common phrase for spiritual or emotional detachment.
執着を捨てれば心が楽になる。
If you practice detachment, your mind becomes at ease.
Non-attachment, detachment. A Buddhist term.
仏教では無執着が理想とされる。
In Buddhism, detachment is considered ideal.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'detachment'. Always choose based on the specific context: emotional distance, physical removal, military unit, etc.
彼は感情的に距離を置いている。
He is emotionally detached.
To separate components from a mixture (detachment of components).
Retinal detachment requires urgent treatment.