Translation guide
The act of confining people, typically during wartime or for political reasons. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific nouns and verbs related to detention, imprisonment, and camps.
To refer to the act of confining a group of people, especially in camps during war.
The most direct and common term for internment, especially of civilians or prisoners of war. Often used in historical contexts.
Japanese Americans were interned during World War II.
Refers to accommodation or housing, but in compound words it means internment or confinement. Often used in '収容所' (internment camp).
They were sent to an internment camp.
More commonly means detention or custody, often by police. Can be used for internment but implies a legal or punitive aspect.
Enemy aliens were interned.
To refer specifically to the facility or camp where people are interned.
To refer to the internment of captured soldiers.
Specifically means internment of prisoners of war. '俘虜' is a formal term for POW. Used in historical or military contexts.
A treaty concerning the internment of prisoners of war was concluded.
抑留 (yokuryū) is the standard term for internment of civilians or enemy aliens during wartime, often in camps. 拘留 (kōryū) is more commonly used for police detention or short-term custody, and can sound more punitive. For historical internment, 抑留 is preferred.
The English word 'internment' is a specific legal and historical term. In Japanese, simply using 拘留 may not convey the full meaning of mass confinement without trial. Use 抑留 for accuracy in historical contexts.
収容所の生活は過酷だった。
Life in the internment camp was harsh.