Translation guide
The concept of conforming to rules, standards, or expectations. In Japanese, this is expressed through various nouns, verbs, and set phrases depending on whether you mean compliance with regulations, adherence to specifications, or fitting in with social norms.
Expressing that someone or something follows official rules, regulations, or standards.
A formal noun meaning strict observance or compliance, often used in legal, business, or technical contexts.
法令遵守は企業の義務です。
Legal compliance is a company's obligation.
A common verb meaning to obey or follow rules, instructions, or orders. Less formal than 遵守.
規則に従ってください。
Please follow the rules.
A formal verb meaning to conform to or be based on standards, often used in technical or legal documents.
この製品は国際規格に準拠しています。
This product conforms to international standards.
A technical term meaning to meet or satisfy specific requirements or specifications, often used in engineering or quality control.
この部品は安全基準に適合しています。
This part conforms to safety standards.
Describing that a product, system, or process meets defined technical specifications.
A noun meaning conformity or compliance, especially in technical standards. Often used in compound terms like 適合性 (conformity).
適合性評価が必要です。
Conformity assessment is necessary.
A verb meaning to match or be in exact agreement with requirements or conditions.
結果は予想と合致した。
The results conformed to expectations.
A common verb meaning to satisfy or meet conditions or requirements.
Expressing that someone acts in accordance with social expectations or group standards.
A verb meaning to conform to others' opinions or behavior, often used in social psychology or everyday situations.
彼は周りに同調する傾向がある。
He tends to conform to those around him.
A casual verb meaning to adjust oneself to fit in with others or a situation.
みんなに合わせて行動した。
I acted in conformance with everyone else.
Also used for following social norms or customs, not just formal rules.
遵守 (じゅんしゅ) is a formal noun used for strict compliance with laws or regulations, often in written contexts. 従う (したがう) is a verb that can be used in both formal and informal settings for obeying rules, instructions, or social norms.
The English word 'conformance' is often translated directly as コンフォーマンス, but this is rarely used outside specific business or technical jargon. It's better to use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
You need to meet these conditions.
社会の慣習に従う。
To conform to social customs.