Translation guide
An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. In Japanese legal contexts, the closest equivalent is 宣誓供述書, but the concept is not identical. This guide explains how to express the idea of an affidavit in Japanese, from formal legal terms to everyday explanations.
Referring to the official sworn written statement used in court proceedings.
The standard Japanese legal term for an affidavit. Used in formal legal contexts.
証人は宣誓供述書を提出した。
The witness submitted an affidavit.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'sworn statement'. Less technical than 宣誓供述書.
彼は宣誓した陳述書に署名した。
He signed the sworn statement.
A written statement, not necessarily sworn. May be used in contexts where the oath is implied or not required.
供述書の内容を確認してください。
Please check the contents of the written statement.
Describing what an affidavit is to someone unfamiliar with legal terminology.
A clear explanation: 'a sworn document submitted to the court'. Useful when the listener may not know the legal term.
宣誓供述書というのは、裁判所に提出する、宣誓した書面のことです。
An affidavit is a sworn document submitted to the court.
A more detailed explanation: 'a document in which one swears that the contents are true'.
この書類は、宣誓して内容が真実であることを証明する書類です。
This document is one in which you swear that the contents are true.
Using 'affidavit' loosely to mean a sworn statement in non-court settings.
A general term for a sworn written statement, not limited to court use. Can be used for affidavits in administrative or other formal procedures.
パスポート申請には宣誓書が必要です。
A sworn statement is required for the passport application.
A written pledge or oath, often used in non-legal contexts like company policies or agreements.
Directly translating 'affidavit' as アフィダビット is not common and may not be understood. Use the Japanese legal terms or descriptive phrases instead.
宣誓供述書 is specifically a sworn statement, while 陳述書 is a general written statement that may not be sworn. In Japanese law, the distinction is important.
弁護士は証人のために宣誓供述書を作成した。
The lawyer prepared an affidavit for the witness.
彼女は公証人の前で宣誓供述書に署名した。
She signed the affidavit in front of a notary.
入社時に誓約書を提出した。
I submitted a written pledge when joining the company.