English–Japanese
“statute of limitations” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijikō
Example
その事件は時効になりました。so no ji ken wa ji kō ni na ri ma shi ta
The statute of limitations for that case has expired.
How to say “statute of limitations” in Japanese
“Statute of limitations” in Japanese is 時効 (jikō).
Describes a legal time limit whose completion removes the possibility of pursuing a crime or enforcing a right.
Example sentences with 時効
一定の期間が過ぎると、その請求権は時効にかかります。it tei no ki kan ga su gi ru to so no sei kyū ken wa ji kō ni ka ka ri ma su
Once a certain period has passed, that claim becomes time-barred.
Tips for using 時効
- The Japanese term 時効 (jikō) covers a legal time-based loss of enforceability, so its English translation depends on whether the matter concerns a prosecution or a claim.