Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'physical punishment' depends on context: formal/legal settings, parenting, education, or historical/corporal punishment. The most common general term is 体罰 (たいばつ), but alternatives exist for specific situations.
The speaker wants to refer to physical punishment as a general concept, often in contexts like school discipline or child-rearing.
The standard term for corporal punishment, especially in schools or by parents. Widely understood and used in news, laws, and everyday conversation.
日本では体罰が法律で禁止されています。
In Japan, physical punishment is prohibited by law.
体罰は子どもの心に深い傷を残すことがあります。
Physical punishment can leave deep emotional scars on children.
A more formal, literal translation of 'physical punishment'. Used in legal or academic contexts, but less common in daily speech.
身体的懲罰は国際人権法に違反する可能性があります。
Physical punishment may violate international human rights law.
The speaker wants to emphasize the act of hitting as punishment, rather than the abstract concept.
Literally 'to scold by hitting'. A common way to describe physical punishment in parenting, focusing on the action.
子どもを叩いて叱るのは逆効果だと言われています。
It's said that hitting children as punishment is counterproductive.
An older term for physical punishment or chastisement, often implying beating. Can sound harsh or archaic; used in historical contexts or strong condemnation.
昔は折檻が当たり前だった。
In the past, physical punishment was commonplace.
The speaker is discussing physical punishment as a judicial sentence or institutional practice.
Refers to corporal punishment as a form of criminal penalty, such as flogging or caning. Used in legal or historical discussions.
身体刑は多くの国で廃止されています。
Corporal punishment has been abolished in many countries.
A synonym for 身体刑, but less common. Still understood in legal contexts.
体刑は残酷で非人道的な刑罰と見なされています。
Corporal punishment is considered a cruel and inhumane penalty.
The speaker wants to refer to spanking, a common form of physical punishment for children.
Literally 'buttock hitting'. The most direct term for spanking. Casual and commonly used in parenting contexts.
尻叩きは体罰の一種です。
Spanking is a form of physical punishment.
Verb phrase meaning 'to spank'. More descriptive and slightly softer than 尻叩き.
親が子どもお尻を叩くのはよくあることだ。
It's common for parents to spank their children.
体罰 is the everyday term for physical punishment, especially in schools and homes. 身体的懲罰 is more formal and often appears in legal or academic texts. In most conversations, 体罰 is sufficient and natural.
体罰は禁止すべきだ。
Physical punishment should be banned.
身体的懲罰の禁止は国際的な潮流です。
The prohibition of physical punishment is an international trend.
The direct translation '物理的罰' (ぶつりてきばつ) is not used in Japanese and sounds unnatural. Stick to the terms provided.