Translation guide
The act of executing someone by nailing or binding them to a cross. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun はりつけ (磔), but the specific Christian context of Jesus's crucifixion often uses じゅうじか (十字架) or related phrases.
Referring to the historical punishment of nailing or tying a person to a cross.
The standard noun for crucifixion as a form of execution. Can also be used as a verb with する (磔にする).
In ancient Rome, crucifixion was a common method of execution.
Verb phrase meaning 'to crucify someone'. More direct than the noun form.
The rebels were crucified.
A more formal or literary term for crucifixion as a punishment. Less common in everyday speech.
Crucifixion is known as a cruel punishment.
Specifically referring to the crucifixion of Jesus in Christian theology.
Direct phrase meaning 'the crucifixion of Jesus'. Natural and clear.
In Christianity, the crucifixion of Jesus is an important event.
A more descriptive phrase: 'the fact that Jesus was put on the cross'. Common in explanations.
Refers to the Passion of Christ, including the crucifixion. Used in religious contexts.
Using 'crucifixion' to mean severe criticism, suffering, or destruction.
Japanese does not typically use 磔 metaphorically. Instead, use phrases like 厳しい批判 (severe criticism) or 苦しみ (suffering).
He faced a crucifixion by the media.
While 磔にする exists, it is not used metaphorically like English 'crucify' (e.g., 'the critics crucified him'). Use 厳しく批判する or similar instead.
The critics crucified the movie.
磔 (はりつけ) refers to the act of crucifixion, while 十字架 (じゅうじか) means 'cross'. In Christian contexts, 十字架 is often used to refer to the crucifixion event indirectly, e.g., 十字架の死 (death on the cross).
The crucifixion of Jesus is considered atonement for the sins of humanity.
教会でイエスの受難を描いた絵を見た。
I saw a painting depicting the Passion of Christ at the church.