Translation guide
This English phrase refers to the relevant officials, agencies, or bodies responsible for a matter. In Japanese, it is often expressed with set phrases like 関係当局 or 所轄官庁, depending on context. Direct translation is not always natural; the choice depends on formality and the type of authority.
Referring to the appropriate government agencies or officials in charge of a matter, often in news or official contexts.
Standard formal term for 'the authorities concerned' or 'relevant authorities'. Used in news reports and official statements.
The authorities concerned are proceeding with the investigation.
Refers to the competent government office or agency with jurisdiction. More bureaucratic and specific than 関係当局.
This matter requires permission from the authorities concerned.
Similar to 所轄官庁, meaning the authorities having jurisdiction. Common in legal and administrative contexts.
Please contact the authorities concerned.
When referring to the people or departments responsible within an organization, not necessarily government.
Specifically referring to law enforcement or judicial authorities.
Means 'investigative authorities'. Used when the authorities concerned are police or prosecutors conducting an investigation.
The authorities concerned arrested the suspect.
Judicial authorities. Used when referring to courts or legal system bodies.
Await the decision of the authorities concerned.
Directly translating 'authorities concerned' as 心配している当局 or similar is incorrect. The phrase is a fixed collocation meaning 'relevant authorities'.
In many cases, simply naming the specific authority (e.g., 警察, 市役所) is more natural than using a generic phrase. Use the generic terms above when the exact authority is unknown or intentionally vague.
関係者以外立ち入り禁止。
No entry except for authorities concerned.