Translation guide
The British Raj refers to the period of British colonial rule over the Indian subcontinent (1858–1947). In Japanese, it is typically referred to by a direct translation or historical term.
Referring to the British colonial government in India from 1858 to 1947.
Formal historical term meaning 'British Indian Empire', often used in academic contexts.
イギリス領インド帝国は1947年に終わりました。
The British Indian Empire ended in 1947.
Means 'British rule of India', commonly used in historical discussions.
イギリスのインド統治は約90年続きました。
British rule of India lasted about 90 years.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'India during the period of British rule'.
イギリス統治時代のインドでは、英語が公用語の一つでした。
In India during the British rule, English was one of the official languages.
Abbreviated term for 'British India', used in some historical texts.
英領インドの首都はカルカッタでした。
The capital of British India was Calcutta.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers may simply say 「イギリスの植民地時代のインド」 (India during the British colonial period) rather than using a formal historical term.