Translation guide
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a U.S. government agency. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by its English abbreviation, but there are also translated names and descriptive phrases.
Referring to the CIA as an organization
The English abbreviation is widely understood and used in Japanese media and conversation.
The CIA is a U.S. intelligence agency.
CIA is pronounced as individual letters: シー・アイ・エー. It is not read as a word.
The formal Japanese translation of 'Central Intelligence Agency'. Used in official or written contexts.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was established in 1947.
A longer, more explicit translation that includes 'America'. Less common but unambiguous.
A former employee of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency testified.