Translation guide
The Japanese government minister responsible for international trade and industry, historically known as 通商産業大臣 (Tsūshō Sangyō Daijin) before the ministry was reorganized in 2001.
Referring to the Minister of International Trade and Industry in Japan before the ministry was renamed.
The official title of the Minister of International Trade and Industry before the ministry was reorganized into the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in 2001.
彼は1990年代に通商産業大臣を務めた。
He served as Minister of International Trade and Industry in the 1990s.
Referring to the current equivalent position, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The current title of the minister heading the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which succeeded MITI in 2001.
経済産業大臣が新しい貿易政策を発表した。
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a new trade policy.
Referring to a minister in charge of international trade and industry in any country, not specifically Japan.
A literal translation used for ministers of other countries' trade and industry portfolios. Not a standard Japanese title.
彼はその国の国際貿易産業大臣に任命された。
He was appointed Minister of International Trade and Industry of that country.
The literal translation 国際貿易産業大臣 is not used for the Japanese minister. Always use 通商産業大臣 for historical context or 経済産業大臣 for the modern equivalent.