Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Statute" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "statute", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
時効
じこう (jikou)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
公訴時効
こうそじこう (kousojikou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "statute" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 時効 and 公訴時効.
In Japanese, 時効 (じこう (jikou)) is typically associated with "statute of limitations" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 公訴時効 (こうそじこう (kousojikou)) maps to "statute of limitations for prosecution" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "statute" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "時効"
私は時効に興味があります。
I am interested in statute of limitations.
Bilingual Context for "公訴時効"
私は公訴時効に興味があります。
I am interested in statute of limitations for prosecution.
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 statute of limitations.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "時効" fits here because it means "statute of limitations" in the context of: "I am interested in statute of limitations.". "公訴時効" represents "statute of limitations for prosecution".