Translation guide
The United Nations Security Council is a proper noun referring to a specific international body. In Japanese, it is almost always translated using the standard official name. This entry covers how to refer to it in various contexts, including formal and abbreviated forms.
To refer to the United Nations Security Council in formal or official contexts.
This is the full official Japanese name. Used in formal documents, news, and official statements.
The United Nations Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
A slightly abbreviated but still formal version, commonly used in news and official contexts.
The UN Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch.
To refer to the Security Council in less formal contexts, such as conversation or informal writing.
安保理 is so common that it is often used even in formal news reports. However, in very formal documents or first mentions, the full name is preferred.
Includes 'UN' explicitly, making it clear which organization's Security Council is meant. Slightly more formal than 安保理 alone.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting.