Translation guide
The term "political crime" refers to illegal acts committed for political purposes, such as against the state or government. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific legal and historical terms, as well as more general phrases.
An illegal act directed at the state, government, or political system, such as treason, sedition, or insurrection.
This is the most direct translation, commonly used in legal and news contexts. It can refer to both the crime itself and a person convicted of such a crime.
He was arrested as a political criminal.
A demonstration was held demanding the release of political prisoners.
A more explicit term meaning 'political crime' or 'political offense'. It is slightly more formal and often used in academic or legal discussions.
Political crimes are distinguished from ordinary crimes.
A legal term for crimes against the state, such as treason or insurrection. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and appears mainly in legal codes or historical texts.
He was tried for a political crime.
A crime committed to achieve a political goal, such as terrorism, assassination, or corruption for political ends.
A general phrase meaning 'political crime' or 'politically motivated crime'. It is widely understood and can be used in various contexts.
The incident is regarded as a political crime.
Literally 'crime for political purposes'. It emphasizes the motivation behind the act.
Directly translating 'political crime' as 政治的な犯罪 may sound unnatural in some contexts. Use 政治犯 when referring to the legal concept or a person convicted of such a crime.
政治犯 often implies a person (political prisoner) or the category of crime, while 政治犯罪 explicitly refers to the criminal act itself. In news reports, 政治犯 is more common for arrests and prisoners.
Terrorism is a crime for political purposes.