Translation guide
The act of avoiding compulsory military service. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with terms related to 'draft dodging' or 'evasion of conscription.'
Expressing the concept of avoiding military conscription in a neutral or general sense.
The standard legal/social term for draft evasion. Literally 'conscription evasion.'
He was arrested for draft evasion.
A more colloquial term meaning 'escaping military service.' Often used in everyday conversation.
More young people are going abroad to avoid military service.
Similar to 兵役逃れ but specifically refers to evading the draft call-up. Slightly more formal.
Draft evasion is punishable by law.
Referring to a person who evades the draft.
Emphasizing the act of running away or deserting to avoid conscription.
Desertion from military service. Can be used in the context of draft evasion if someone deserts after being conscripted.
He deserted after being conscripted.
徴兵忌避 is the formal, legal term often used in official contexts. 兵役逃れ is more colloquial and commonly used in everyday speech. Both refer to the same concept but differ in register.
Draft evasion is a crime.
Some young people think of ways to avoid military service.
People who evade military service often flee abroad.