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.
North Korea launched an ICBM.
The full Japanese translation. Used in formal or explanatory contexts.
Development of intercontinental ballistic missiles is progressing.