仮釈放

• Reading: かりしゃくほう
• Romaji: karishakuho
• Kanji breakdown: 仮 (ka/kari) — provisional, temporary; 釈 (shaku) — release, explain; 放 (hō) — release, let go
• Pronunciation: /ka.ɾi.ɕa.kɯ.hoː/

Meaning

Parole; conditional release of a prisoner before completing a full sentence, subject to good behaviour and compliance with conditions.

A legal noun composed of 仮 (provisional) and 釈放 (release). Granted when a prisoner has served a portion of their sentence and demonstrates rehabilitation. Requires compliance with specified conditions; violation results in return to prison. Also referred to as 仮出所. The Parole Board (地方更生保護委員会) makes decisions based on conduct and risk assessment.

Examples

1. 良好な服役態度が評価され、模範囚として仮釈放が認められた。 His good conduct in prison was recognised, and he was granted parole as a model inmate.
2. 仮釈放中に再び事件を起こしたため、即座に収監された。 He was immediately reincarcerated after committing another offence while on parole.
3. 被害者遺族は、加害者の仮釈放決定に強く反発した。 The victim's family strongly opposed the decision to grant the offender parole.

Usage Guide

Context: law, criminal justice, prisons

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 仮 (provisional/temporary) and 釈放 (release/freeing). A legal term introduced into modern Japanese law during the Meiji era when Western penal systems were adopted, particularly drawing on French and German legal models.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal