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How to say "Impeachment" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "impeachment", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
弾劾
だんがい (dangai)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
弾劾裁判所
だんがいさいばんしょ (dangaisaibansho)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "impeachment" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 弾劾 and 弾劾裁判所.
In Japanese, 弾劾 (だんがい (dangai)) is typically associated with "impeachment, accusation, denunciation" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents A formal legal or political term. Refers to the act of accusing a public official of misconduct in office, often leading to a trial or potential removal from office. Not merely a criticism, but a formal process. / 主に政治や法律の分野で用いられ、国家の要職にある者（大統領、裁判官など）が職務上の不正行為を理由に、議会などによって責任を追及され、場合によっては罷免される手続きを指す。.
On the other hand, 弾劾裁判所 (だんがいさいばんしょ (dangaisaibansho)) maps to "Impeachment Court" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "impeachment" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "弾劾"
大統領の不正が発覚し、議会で弾劾決議案が提出された。
The president's misconduct came to light, and an impeachment resolution was submitted to parliament.
Bilingual Context for "弾劾裁判所"
私は弾劾裁判所に興味があります。
I am interested in Impeachment Court.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "大統領の不正が発覚し、議会で ＿＿＿ 決議案が提出された。" (Meaning: "The president's misconduct came to light, and an impeachment resolution was submitted to parliament.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "弾劾" fits here because it means "impeachment, accusation, denunciation" in the context of: "The president's misconduct came to light, and an impeachment resolution was submitted to parliament.". "弾劾裁判所" represents "Impeachment Court".