Translation guide
The use of biological agents as weapons to cause harm, fear, or disruption. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the loanword バイオテロリズム or the shorter バイオテロ. Related terms for biological weapons and attacks are also covered.
Referring to the act or threat of using biological agents for terrorism.
The standard loanword for 'bioterrorism', used in formal and news contexts.
バイオテロリズムは国際的な脅威です。
Bioterrorism is an international threat.
A common abbreviation of バイオテロリズム, widely used in media and everyday conversation.
バイオテロ対策が強化された。
Countermeasures against bioterrorism have been strengthened.
A less common term using the Japanese word for 'biological'. Sometimes seen in official documents.
生物テロの防止に関する条約
Treaty on the prevention of biological terrorism
Referring to the weapon itself used in bioterrorism.
The standard term for 'biological weapon'. Used in military, political, and news contexts.
その国は生物兵器を開発していると疑われている。
That country is suspected of developing biological weapons.
Referring to a specific incident or act of bioterrorism.
Common phrase for a bioterrorism attack.
バイオテロ攻撃に備えてワクチンを備蓄している。
We are stockpiling vaccines in preparation for a bioterrorism attack.
More formal term for an attack using biological weapons.
生物兵器攻撃の兆候を早期に発見するシステムが必要だ。
A system to detect signs of a biological weapon attack early is necessary.
In most everyday contexts, バイオテロ is sufficient and natural. Use バイオテロリズム for formal writing or speeches. When discussing the weapons themselves, use 生物兵器.
Literally 'bacterial weapon', often used interchangeably with 生物兵器 but technically narrower.
細菌兵器の使用は国際法で禁止されている。
The use of bacterial weapons is prohibited under international law.