Translation guide
ICBM is an English acronym for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. In Japanese, it is typically expressed using the borrowed acronym or the full translated term.
Referring to a long-range missile capable of traveling between continents
The English acronym is widely understood in Japanese, especially in news and technical contexts. Pronounced as individual letters.
北朝鮮がICBMを発射した。
North Korea launched an ICBM.
The full Japanese translation. Used in formal or explanatory contexts.
大陸間弾道ミサイルの開発が進んでいる。
Development of intercontinental ballistic missiles is progressing.