Translation guide
The English word "raid" covers a wide range of sudden, often forceful actions. This guide breaks down the main meanings and their natural Japanese equivalents, from police raids to military attacks and even pantry raids.
A sudden entry by police or authorities to search, arrest, or seize items.
Common word for a police raid, especially on illegal operations like gambling dens or drug houses.
The police raided an illegal casino.
Formal term for a forced search or raid by authorities, often used in news reports.
The tax bureau raided the company.
Slang term for a police raid or search, often used in crime dramas or by criminals.
There was a raid on the yakuza office.
A sudden military attack, often involving a small group entering enemy territory.
General term for a surprise attack or raid, often used in military contexts.
Special forces raided the enemy base.
Attack or assault, often used for sudden violent attacks, including raids.
Storming or assault, often used for a forceful, direct raid.
A sudden, often armed, robbery of a place like a bank or store.
A playful or informal act of taking something quickly, like raiding the fridge.
An illegal attempt to manipulate stock prices, often by a group.
The English word "raid" is very broad. Using a single Japanese word for all contexts will sound unnatural. Always choose the word that matches the specific type of raid.
手入れ is the everyday word for a police raid, while 強制捜査 is a formal, legal term often used in news. Use 手入れ in casual conversation and 強制捜査 in formal writing.
The police raided the drug den.
Special forces raided the compound.
I raided my sister's closet.
反政府勢力が村を襲撃した。
Rebels raided the village.
部隊が敵陣を強襲した。
The troops raided the enemy position.
強盗が宝石店に押し入った。
Robbers raided the jewelry store.
The stock price fluctuated wildly due to a raid.