Translation guide
The European Union is a political and economic union of European countries. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by its abbreviated name, EU, or the full translated name. The abbreviation is far more common in everyday use.
Referring to the European Union as an organization or entity.
The most common way to refer to the European Union in Japanese. Used in news, conversation, and writing. Pronounced as the letters 'E' and 'U'.
EUは27の加盟国で構成されています。
The EU consists of 27 member states.
イギリスはEUを離脱しました。
The UK left the EU.
The formal Japanese translation of 'European Union'. Used in official documents, news headlines, and formal contexts. Less common in casual speech.
欧州連合はノーベル平和賞を受賞した。
The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize.