Translation guide
The former Japanese government ministry responsible for trade and industrial policy, now reorganized into METI.
Referring to the Japanese government body that existed from 1949 to 2001, overseeing international trade and industry.
Referring to the modern successor ministry, often still called MITI in English but officially METI.
When discussing events before 2001, use 通商産業省 (MITI). For post-2001, use 経済産業省 (METI). In casual conversation, Japanese people may still say 'MITI' for the current ministry, but in formal contexts, 'METI' or the full Japanese name is preferred.
The official Japanese name for the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Use when referring to the historical entity.
通商産業省は2001年に経済産業省に再編された。
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry was reorganized into the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2001.
The English abbreviation often used in international contexts or historical discussions. Pronounced 'miti' in Japanese.
MITIは日本の高度経済成長に大きな役割を果たした。
MITI played a major role in Japan's high economic growth.
The current ministry, established in 2001. Use this when referring to the present-day organization.
経済産業省はエネルギー政策も担当している。
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry also handles energy policy.
The official English abbreviation for the current ministry. Often used in international contexts.
METIは日本の産業競争力強化に取り組んでいる。
METI is working to strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness.