English–Japanese
“torture” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigōmon
Example
その国では拷問が法律で禁じられています。so no kuni de wa gō mon ga hō ritsu de kin ji ra re te i ma su
Torture is prohibited by law in that country.
How to say “torture” in Japanese
“Torture” in Japanese is 拷問 (gōmon).
Refers to the intentional infliction of extreme pain or suffering on a person for punishment, coercion, or interrogation.
Example sentences with 拷問
授業では、拷問を禁止する国際的な決まりについて学びます。ju gyō de wa gō mon o kin shi su ru koku sai teki na ki ma ri ni tsu i te mana bi ma su
In class, we learn about international rules that ban torture.
Tips for using 拷問
- The word is used in Japanese discussions of history, law, and human rights, where it usually describes a serious abuse rather than ordinary harsh treatment.