銃器
Meanings
1
Refers to portable guns such as pistols, rifles, and submachine guns, as opposed to larger weapons like artillery. Often used in news, military, or police contexts.
The police seized firearms from the suspect's car.
Possession of firearms is strictly regulated in this region.
Usage patterns
- 銃器を所持するto possess firearms
The man was illegally in possession of firearms.
- 銃器を使用するto use firearms
The officer used a firearm as a last resort.
- 銃器を密輸するto smuggle firearms
The organization was smuggling firearms from overseas.
- 銃器の取り締まりを強化するto tighten crackdowns on firearms
The government announced a policy to tighten crackdowns on firearms.