Translation guide
How to express the formal announcement of a state of emergency in Japanese, typically by a government authority.
declaration of a state of emergency
Most common term, especially for COVID-19 related declarations.
To refer to the formal act of declaring a state of emergency, often by a prime minister or governor.
The standard term for a declaration of a state of emergency, especially in the context of COVID-19. It is a noun phrase.
The government issued a declaration of a state of emergency.
There is a possibility that the state of emergency declaration will be extended.
A more general term for a state of emergency declaration, used for various crises like natural disasters or security threats. Less specific than 緊急事態宣言.
The governor issued a state of emergency declaration.
The verb phrase meaning 'to declare a state of emergency'. Used when focusing on the action.
The prime minister is expected to declare a state of emergency.
To refer to the period or condition of being under a state of emergency.
To talk about the actions of issuing, lifting, or extending the declaration.
The common verb phrase for 'to issue a declaration'. 発令する is formal and used for official announcements.
The government plans to issue the declaration tomorrow.
To lift or cancel a declaration. 解除 is used for removing restrictions or states.
To extend a declaration. Commonly used when the period is prolonged.
緊急事態宣言 is the specific legal term used under the Act on Special Measures for Pandemic Influenza and New Infectious Diseases Preparedness and Response. 非常事態宣言 is a broader term that can be used for various emergencies, including natural disasters and security threats. In news, 緊急事態宣言 is overwhelmingly more common for pandemic-related states of emergency.
When you want to emphasize the action of declaring, use 緊急事態を宣言する. This is often used in news headlines and official statements.
The extension of the state of emergency was announced.
We conduct drills in preparation for emergencies.
The state of emergency declaration was lifted.
An extension of the declaration is being considered.