Translation guide
Refers to laws that promote fair competition and prevent monopolies. In Japanese, the core term is 独占禁止法 (the Antimonopoly Act). Related concepts include competition law and fair trade regulations.
Referring to the legal field or statutes that regulate anti-competitive practices.
The standard term for Japan's Antimonopoly Act. Often abbreviated as 独禁法 in legal and business contexts.
Japan's Antimonopoly Act aims to promote fair competition.
Abbreviation of 独占禁止法, commonly used in news and business discussions.
That merger may violate antitrust law.
Literally 'competition law,' used in international or comparative contexts, or when referring to competition law in general (including EU competition law).
EU competition law is similar to Japan's Antimonopoly Act in many respects.
Referring to the set of rules or the regulatory framework, not a specific statute.
Referring to an instance of breaking antitrust law or a legal case.
Referring to the government body that enforces antitrust law.
The English word 'antitrust' comes from historical opposition to trusts (monopolies). Japanese uses 独占禁止 (prohibition of monopolization). Avoid literal translations like 反トラスト法, which is not standard.
独占禁止法 specifically refers to Japan's Antimonopoly Act. 競争法 is a broader term for competition law, often used when discussing foreign laws or general principles. In most domestic contexts, use 独占禁止法 or 独禁法.
You need to understand the antitrust rules.
An investigation was launched on suspicion of antitrust violations.
The Fair Trade Commission is responsible for enforcing the Antimonopoly Act.
The JFTC approved the merger.