Translation guide
The English word 'probation' refers to a trial period or a system of supervision, often in employment or criminal justice contexts. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
The initial period of a new job during which the employee's performance is evaluated before permanent confirmation.
The standard term for a probationary period in employment. Used in contracts and company policies.
There is a three-month probation period after joining the company.
Means 'during the probation period'. Commonly used in work contexts.
During the probation period, the salary is slightly lower.
Literally 'temporary employment'. Refers to a probationary hire, often used in formal HR contexts.
He joined the company on a probationary basis.
A system where an offender is released under supervision instead of serving time in prison, or as part of a sentence.
A status given to students whose academic performance is below a required standard, often with a warning of possible dismissal.
Used in some schools to indicate a student is promoted to the next grade on a probationary basis due to poor grades.
Due to poor grades, he was placed on academic probation.
Literally 'grade promotion withheld'. A status where a student's advancement is conditional on improvement.
A period of testing or evaluation for something other than employment, such as a product, membership, or relationship.
試用期間 is strictly for employment or product trials, while 保護観察 is a legal term for criminal probation. Do not confuse them.
Once the probation period ends, you can become a permanent employee.
If you reoffend while on probation, you may go to prison.
The English word 'probation' is often translated directly as プロベーション, but this is not commonly understood in Japanese. Use the context-appropriate terms above.
Refers to a suspended sentence, which is similar to probation but not identical. Often used when a prison term is suspended.
The judge gave him a suspended sentence.
He is on academic probation and must pass the next exam.
If you cancel during the trial period, there is no charge.