Translation guide
The legal right to control the use and distribution of a creative work. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun 著作権 (chosakuken).
copyright
Referring to the legal protection of a work, such as a book, song, or software.
The standard term for copyright. Used in legal, business, and everyday contexts.
This song is copyrighted.
You must not infringe copyright.
An older term for copyright, now less common. Still seen in some contexts, especially related to publishing.
The copyright is owned by the publisher.
Describing a work as copyrighted or stating that copyright applies.
Literally 'has copyright'. The most natural way to say something is copyrighted.
This image is copyrighted, so you cannot use it without permission.
More formal: 'protected by copyright'. Common in legal or official statements.
Referring to the © symbol or a copyright notice.
Means 'copyright notice'. Used for the text or symbol indicating copyright.
There is a copyright notice at the bottom of the website.
The copyright symbol is universally recognized and used in Japan as well. Often accompanied by the year and rights holder.
© 2023 Taro Tanaka
Referring to the person or entity that owns the copyright.
The act of violating copyright.
The standard term for copyright infringement.
Copyright infringement is against the law.
The action of securing copyright for a work.
To obtain copyright. The most natural way to express the act of copyrighting.
He copyrighted his new novel.
The loanword コピーライト is sometimes used in the phrase コピーライト表示 (copyright notice), but it is not used as a standalone noun for the legal right. Stick with 著作権.
This song is protected by copyright.
Who owns the copyright?
This work is protected by copyright.
Please contact the copyright owner.