Translation guide
The use of military force by one state or group to interfere in the affairs of another, typically without consent. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific political/military terms, often with nuances of legality or aggression.
Refers to a state's use of armed forces to intervene in another country's affairs, often in contexts of international relations, conflict, or humanitarian crises.
Both mean 'armed intervention' and are often interchangeable. 武力介入 emphasizes the use of force (武力), while 軍事介入 emphasizes the military (軍事) aspect. In practice, 武力介入 is slightly more common in news and everyday political discussion.
The government debated the merits of armed intervention.
The most direct and common translation for 'armed intervention'. It literally means 'military force intervention' and is used in news, political discourse, and international law contexts.
The UN authorized armed intervention in the conflict.
Armed intervention should be a last resort.
Similar to 武力介入, but emphasizes the military aspect. Often used interchangeably, though 軍事介入 can sound slightly more formal or strategic.
That country began military intervention in the neighboring country.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'intervention by force'. It can be used to clarify the nature of the intervention, especially in legal or diplomatic contexts.
Intervention by force may violate international law.
Literally 'armed intervention', but less common than 武力介入. It may appear in some translated texts or specific contexts, but 武力介入 is preferred.
Armed intervention risks worsening the situation.
Armed intervention can lead to inhumane consequences.
Military intervention costs a huge amount of money.
Do not translate 'armed intervention' word-for-word as 武装した介入 (busō shita kainyū) or 武器を持った介入 (buki o motta kainyū). These sound unnatural and are not used in Japanese. Stick to the established compounds 武力介入 or 軍事介入.
国連の承認なしの武力介入は議論を呼ぶ。
Armed intervention without UN approval is controversial.