Translation guide
A country that provides support for terrorist activities. In Japanese, this is typically expressed using set phrases that combine the concepts of 'state/nation' and 'support/aid' for terrorism.
To refer to a country officially designated or widely recognized as supporting terrorism.
To refer specifically to the U.S. government's list of 'State Sponsors of Terrorism'.
「テロ支援国家」 is the standard translation for 'state sponsor of terrorism' and implies the state provides support to terrorist groups. 「テロ国家」 is a broader, more accusatory term that can mean the state itself engages in terrorism. In formal or diplomatic contexts, stick to 「テロ支援国家」.
Iran is often called a state sponsor of terrorism.
The most common and direct translation, used in news and official contexts. Literally 'terrorism-supporting nation'.
That country was designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.
A slightly shorter variant, also common. '国' (こく) is a more formal suffix for 'country'.
Sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism were strengthened.
A more colloquial and less precise term, meaning 'terror state'. It may imply the state itself uses terrorism, not just sponsors it. Use with caution.
That regime is effectively a terror state.
North Korea has been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism for many years.
Refers to the actual list of state sponsors of terrorism maintained by the U.S. Department of State.
That country was removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Some commentators denounced that country as a terror state.