Translation guide
METI is the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This entry explains how to refer to it in Japanese, including its full name, abbreviation, and contextual usage.
The learner wants to say 'METI' in Japanese, either in full or abbreviated form.
This is the full official Japanese name for METI. Use in formal contexts, documents, or when clarity is needed.
経済産業省は新しい政策を発表した。
METI announced a new policy.
This is the common abbreviation for METI, used in news, conversation, and less formal writing. It is widely understood.
In some international or business contexts, Japanese speakers may use the English acronym 'METI' (pronounced メティ). However, it is less common than the Japanese names and may not be understood by all audiences.
METIのレポートを読んだ。
I read a METI report.
In formal writing or official documents, use 経済産業省. In news articles or everyday conversation, 経産省 is common and natural. Using the English 'METI' is acceptable in international contexts but may sound foreign in purely Japanese settings.
経産省の官僚と会議がある。
I have a meeting with METI officials.