Translation guide
The English word 'gaoler' (or 'jailer') refers to a person in charge of a jail or prison. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific job titles or descriptive terms, depending on the context and formality.
To refer to a person who guards prisoners or works in a jail/prison.
The most common and direct equivalent for 'gaoler' or 'prison guard'. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
看守が囚人を見張っている。
The gaoler is watching the prisoners.
A more formal term for a prison officer or correctional officer. Often used in official contexts.
彼は刑務官として働いている。
He works as a gaoler.
A literary or historical term for a jailer. Rarely used in modern conversation.
獄吏が牢の鍵を開けた。
The gaoler unlocked the cell door.
To refer to a gaoler in a historical or fantasy setting.
A traditional term for a jailer or prison guard, often used in period dramas or historical contexts.
牢番が囚人に食事を運んだ。
The gaoler brought food to the prisoner.
An archaic term for a prison guard, often associated with hell or dungeons in folklore.
In modern Japanese, '看守' is the standard word for a prison guard. '刑務官' is more official. Historical or fantasy settings may use '牢番' or '獄卒'.
獄卒が罪人を責め立てた。
The gaoler tormented the sinner.