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.
Bioterrorism is an international threat.
A common abbreviation of バイオテロリズム, widely used in media and everyday conversation.
Countermeasures against bioterrorism have been strengthened.
A less common term using the Japanese word for 'biological'. Sometimes seen in official documents.
Treaty on the prevention of biological terrorism
Referring to the weapon itself used in bioterrorism.
Referring to a specific incident or act of bioterrorism.
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.
The use of bacterial weapons is prohibited under international law.
A system to detect signs of a biological weapon attack early is necessary.