Translation guide
The location where a murder took place, or the depiction of a murder in media. Japanese distinguishes between the physical crime scene and the dramatic or fictional portrayal.
The actual location where a murder occurred, often used in police, news, or legal contexts.
The standard term for a murder scene as a physical location. Used in news reports, police investigations, and everyday conversation.
The police cordoned off the murder scene.
A broader term meaning 'crime scene'. Can be used for murder scenes when the context is clear, but is less specific.
A scene in a movie, book, or play that portrays a murder, often with dramatic or artistic emphasis.
The most common way to refer to a murder scene in a story or film. 'シーン' is a loanword from English.
The English phrase 'murder scene' can refer to both a physical location and a dramatic depiction. In Japanese, these are expressed differently. Using '殺人現場' for a movie scene would sound unnatural.
Fingerprints were found at the murder scene.
Bloodstains remained at the crime scene.
Literally 'scene of the crime', emphasizing the criminal act. More formal and often used in legal or investigative contexts.
From the state of the crime scene, it appears to be a premeditated crime.
The murder scene in that movie was very realistic.
I closed my eyes because the murder scene was scary.
Similar to 殺人のシーン, but slightly more formal or technical. Often used in reviews or discussions of media.
The murder scene in this novel is described in great detail.
Uses the native Japanese word '場面' (scene). Slightly more literary or formal than using 'シーン'.
The murder scene is the climax of the story.