Translation guide
A shooting range is a facility for practicing with firearms or archery. In Japanese, the term depends on the type of weapon and context. The most common general term is 射撃場, but for archery, 弓道場 or アーチェリー場 is used. In military or police contexts, 射場 is common.
A facility where people practice shooting with guns, rifles, or other firearms.
The standard term for a shooting range for firearms. Used in both civilian and military contexts.
I went to the shooting range on the weekend.
This shooting range is indoors.
A shorter term often used in military, police, or competitive contexts. Can also refer to the firing line or range area.
They train at the police shooting range.
Specifically a rifle range. Used when distinguishing from pistol or shotgun ranges.
The rifle range is in the suburbs.
A facility for practicing kyudo, traditional Japanese archery.
A facility for practicing Western-style archery with recurve or compound bows.
A range for airsoft, air guns, or BB guns, often found in game centers.
射撃場 is the general term for any firearm shooting range. 射場 is more common in military, police, or competitive shooting contexts and can sound more technical. For casual conversation, 射撃場 is safer.
The shooting range can be used even by beginners.
The Self-Defense Force shooting range is not open to the public.
The English phrase 'shooting range' can be misinterpreted as a location for film or photography shooting. In Japanese, that would be 撮影場所 (さつえいばしょ) or ロケ地 (ロケち). Use 射撃場 only for firearms/archery.
Where is the shooting location for the movie?
An old archery range remains.
I practice for survival games at the air gun range.