Translation guide
The Japanese government ministry responsible for economic, trade, and industrial policy. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as 経済産業省, often abbreviated as 経産省.
Referring to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as an organization
The official full name. Used in formal contexts, documents, and news.
経済産業省は新しいエネルギー政策を発表した。
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a new energy policy.
Common abbreviation used in everyday speech, news headlines, and internal government communication.
経産省の官僚が会議に出席した。
An official from METI attended the meeting.
Using the English acronym METI in Japanese conversation or text
The English acronym METI is sometimes used in Japanese, especially in international or business contexts. Pronounced as メティ.
METIのレポートによると、輸出が増加している。
According to a METI report, exports are increasing.
In casual or internal contexts, 経産省 is more common than the full name. However, in formal documents or when addressing the ministry directly, use 経済産業省.