Translation guide
The imposition of direct military control over civilian functions, usually during emergencies. Japanese distinguishes between the legal state and the historical or foreign concept.
The formal declaration or condition where military authority replaces civil law.
The standard term for martial law as a legal decree. Often used in historical or political contexts.
Referring to martial law in other countries or in historical contexts, often without a direct Japanese legal equivalent.
Since Japan's post-war constitution does not provide for martial law, the term 戒厳令 is understood but may require context. In translation, it's often used directly.
韓国で戒厳令が宣言された。
Martial law was declared in South Korea.
Japan's current constitution does not allow for martial law. The term 戒厳令 is associated with pre-war and wartime Japan, so using it in a modern Japanese context may sound anachronistic or alarming.
政府は戒厳令を敷いた。
The government declared martial law.
Means 'under martial law'. Used to describe a situation or period.
戒厳令下では市民の自由が制限される。
Under martial law, civil liberties are restricted.
Military government or administration. Broader than martial law; can refer to military rule in general.
その国は軍政下にある。
That country is under military rule.
Military regime. Often used when discussing countries under long-term military control.
その国は軍事政権によって統治されている。
That country is governed by a military regime.