Translation guide
Refers to the official bodies or individuals with the legal power or expertise to handle a specific matter. In Japanese, this is expressed through set bureaucratic terms, with nuances of formality and context.
Please submit the application to the competent authorities.
Similar to 所轄官庁, emphasizing jurisdiction. Slightly more formal and often used in legal documents.
This matter requires the judgment of the competent authorities.
Refers to the ministry or agency in charge of a specific area. Common in news and policy discussions.
The competent authorities have not yet released an official comment.
A broader term meaning 'relevant authorities'. Used when the exact agency is unspecified or multiple bodies are involved.
We will decide after consulting with the competent authorities.
Referring to a person or body with the necessary expertise or certification, such as a professional board or specialist.
Literally 'authorized body', used when emphasizing legal authority or certification. Suitable for contexts like professional licensing.
This exam is administered by the competent authorities.
Emphasizes that the authority has the proper qualifications. Often used in international or technical standards contexts.
Used in formal legal documents, treaties, or international agreements to designate the responsible government entity.
A formal term for the primary competent authority, often found in laws and regulations. Indicates the main ministry responsible.
The competent authority is the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
A direct translation often used in international treaties. Slightly stiff but precise.
Both mean 'competent authorities', but 所轄官庁 is more common in everyday bureaucratic language, while 管轄官庁 is slightly more formal and emphasizes the scope of jurisdiction. In most cases, they are interchangeable.
Permission from the competent authorities is required.
Please follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
Direct translations like 有能な当局 (yūnō na tōkyoku) are not used in Japanese to mean 'competent authorities'. Stick to the set phrases listed.
We do not say 'yūnō na tōkyoku'.
The competent authorities will review the application.
You must obtain approval from the competent authorities.
Only competent authorities can access this information.
Competent authorities shall be designated in accordance with the treaty.