短銃
Meanings
1
pistol; handgun
Refers to a small firearm held in one hand. Often used in news reports and formal contexts. Compare with 拳銃 (けんじゅう), which is a more general term for handgun, and ピストル, which is a common loanword.
The suspect was carrying a pistol.
The police officer aimed a handgun.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に短銃を突きつけるto point a pistol at someone
The man pointed a pistol at the clerk and demanded money.
- 短銃を発射するto fire a pistol
The suspect fired the pistol on the spot.
- 短銃を所持するto possess a pistol
He was in possession of a pistol without a permit.