Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a 'coalition' is most commonly expressed with 連合 (rengō) for formal alliances like political parties or labor unions, or 連立 (renritsu) specifically for coalition governments. For looser or temporary groupings, 提携 (teikei) or 連携 (renkei) are used. The choice depends on the formality and purpose of the alliance.
A formal union of political parties, nations, or organizations for a common purpose.
The most common and general term for a formal coalition, especially of political parties, labor unions, or nations. It implies a structured alliance.
政党が連合を組んだ。
The political parties formed a coalition.
労働組合の連合がストライキを計画している。
The coalition of labor unions is planning a strike.
Specifically refers to a coalition government or cabinet formed by multiple parties. Often used in the phrase 連立政権 (coalition government).
連立政権が発足した。
A coalition government was formed.
二党が連立を協議している。
The two parties are discussing a coalition.
Means 'alliance' or 'league', often used for military or strategic coalitions between nations. Can also refer to a union of groups with a shared goal.
軍事同盟を結んだ。
They formed a military coalition.
A temporary alliance of groups or individuals for a specific cause or project.
Refers to a partnership or tie-up, often in business or between organizations for a specific project. Less formal than 連合.
企業が技術提携を結んだ。
The companies formed a technology coalition.
Means 'cooperation' or 'coordination', often used for ongoing collaboration between groups. It implies working together rather than a formal union.
A broad, sometimes informal, grouping of various entities.
A union or federation, emphasizing the collective body formed by the coalition. Slightly more formal.
市民団体の連合体が抗議した。
A coalition of civic groups protested.
Specifically 'coalition forces' or 'allied forces', used in military contexts.
連合 is the most general term for a coalition of any kind. 連立 is almost exclusively used for coalition governments. 同盟 implies a stronger, often long-term alliance, especially military or strategic. Use 連合 for most political or organizational coalitions, 連立 for governments, and 同盟 for alliances between nations.
連合政権は一般的な連立政権と同じ意味で使われることもある。
連合政権 is sometimes used interchangeably with 連立政権 for a coalition government.
The English word 'coalition' is sometimes used in Japanese as コアリション (koarishon) in political science contexts, but it is not common in everyday language. Stick to the native terms above for natural Japanese.
地域の団体が連携してイベントを開催した。
Local groups formed a coalition to hold the event.
Literally 'united front', used for a temporary coalition of diverse groups against a common opponent, often in political or social movements.
環境保護団体が共同戦線を張った。
Environmental groups formed a coalition.
連合軍が侵攻を開始した。
The coalition forces began the invasion.