noun
booby trap bomb; booby trap explosive
A hidden explosive device triggered by an unsuspecting victim, often used in military or criminal contexts.
兵士たちは道に仕掛け爆弾がないか注意しながら進んだ。
The soldiers advanced cautiously, checking for booby trap bombs on the road.
地雷 is a landmine, typically buried and triggered by pressure, while 仕掛け爆弾 is a broader term for any hidden explosive trap, often triggered by tripwires or other mechanisms.
ブービートラップ is a direct loanword for 'booby trap' and can refer to non-explosive traps as well, whereas 仕掛け爆弾 specifically involves an explosive device.
Compound of 仕掛け (しかけ, 'device' or 'mechanism') and 爆弾 (ばくだん, 'bomb'). The term describes an explosive device that is set up to be triggered by a victim's action.