Translation guide
The English word "shooting" covers several distinct meanings: the act of firing a weapon, a violent incident with guns, the sport of target shooting, and filming with a camera. Japanese uses different words for each.
The act of discharging a firearm or other projectile weapon.
The most direct and common word for the act of firing a gun. Used in news and formal contexts.
The police shot at the suspect.
Refers to shooting as an action, often in military or sports contexts. Can also mean 'firing' in general.
He received shooting training.
A more colloquial way to say 'shoot a gun'. Used in everyday conversation.
He shot the gun into the air.
An event in which someone is shot, often involving crime or violence.
Specifically means a gunfight or shooting incident. Common in news reports.
There was a shooting incident downtown last night.
Means 'random shooting' or 'indiscriminate firing'. Used for mass shootings or rampages.
The competitive or recreational activity of target shooting.
The process of recording video or film.
The general term for filming or photography. Used for movies, TV, and still photos.
The shooting of the movie has begun.
The verb form 'to film' or 'to shoot'. Very common.
We will shoot the scene at the park tomorrow.
Short for 'location shooting'. Refers to filming on location rather than in a studio.
A sudden, sharp pain that travels through the body.
発砲 (happō) is the act of firing a gun, often used in official reports. 射撃 (shageki) is shooting as an action or sport. 銃撃 (jūgeki) specifically means a gunfight or exchange of fire.
The loanword シューティング (shūtingu) is used almost exclusively for video games (shooting games) or sometimes sports. It is not used for filming; use 撮影 (satsuei) instead.
Literally 'firing incident', used in formal or police contexts.
The suspect in the shooting incident was arrested.
Many were killed or injured in the random shooting.
I enjoyed clay shooting on the weekend.
We were out all day on a location shoot.