Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'physical punishment' depends on context: formal/legal settings, parenting, education, or historical/corporal punishment. The most common general term is 体罰 (たいばつ), but alternatives exist for specific situations.
The speaker wants to refer to physical punishment as a general concept, often in contexts like school discipline or child-rearing.
The standard term for corporal punishment, especially in schools or by parents. Widely understood and used in news, laws, and everyday conversation.
In Japan, physical punishment is prohibited by law.
Physical punishment can leave deep emotional scars on children.
A more formal, literal translation of 'physical punishment'. Used in legal or academic contexts, but less common in daily speech.
Physical punishment may violate international human rights law.
The speaker wants to emphasize the act of hitting as punishment, rather than the abstract concept.
Literally 'to scold by hitting'. A common way to describe physical punishment in parenting, focusing on the action.
It's said that hitting children as punishment is counterproductive.
An older term for physical punishment or chastisement, often implying beating. Can sound harsh or archaic; used in historical contexts or strong condemnation.
The speaker is discussing physical punishment as a judicial sentence or institutional practice.
The speaker wants to refer to spanking, a common form of physical punishment for children.
体罰 is the everyday term for physical punishment, especially in schools and homes. 身体的懲罰 is more formal and often appears in legal or academic texts. In most conversations, 体罰 is sufficient and natural.
Physical punishment should be banned.
The prohibition of physical punishment is an international trend.
The direct translation '物理的罰' (ぶつりてきばつ) is not used in Japanese and sounds unnatural. Stick to the terms provided.
昔は折檻が当たり前だった。
In the past, physical punishment was commonplace.
Corporal punishment is considered a cruel and inhumane penalty.
It's common for parents to spank their children.