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How to say "Prosecution" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "prosecution", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
訴追
そつい (sotsui)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
検察審査会
けんさつしんさかい (kensatsushinsakai)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "prosecution" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 訴追 and 検察審査会.
In Japanese, 訴追 (そつい (sotsui)) is typically associated with "prosecution / indictment" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 検察審査会 (けんさつしんさかい (kensatsushinsakai)) maps to "Prosecution Review Commission" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "prosecution" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "訴追"
私は訴追に興味があります。
I am interested in prosecution / indictment.
Bilingual Context for "検察審査会"
私は検察審査会に興味があります。
I am interested in Prosecution Review Commission.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in prosecution / indictment.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "訴追" fits here because it means "prosecution / indictment" in the context of: "I am interested in prosecution / indictment.". "検察審査会" represents "Prosecution Review Commission".