Translation guide
A decree is an official order or decision, often issued by a government, court, or authority. In Japanese, the translation depends on the type of authority and context.
To express a formal command or regulation issued by a monarch, government, or high authority.
Specifically an imperial decree or edict, used in historical or monarchical contexts.
The emperor issued a decree.
A government ordinance or cabinet order, used for administrative decrees in modern contexts.
The government promulgated a new decree.
A proclamation or public notice, often used for official announcements with the force of a decree.
The president issued a decree of emergency.
An imperial rescript; a written decree from the emperor, very formal and historical.
The imperial decree was read aloud.
To refer to a judicial decision or order, such as a divorce decree or court decree.
A court judgment or ruling; the most common term for a legal decision.
The court issued a divorce decree.
A court order or command; broader than decree but used in legal contexts.
A court decision or ruling, often used for procedural matters.
To describe a firm, authoritative statement or decision, often by a person in power.
A decision or ruling; can be used for authoritative pronouncements.
The president's decree is final.
A declaration or proclamation; used when someone announces a decision with authority.
An official notice or directive, often from a superior; somewhat dated or bureaucratic.
The English word 'decree' often sounds formal or archaic. In Japanese, using overly formal terms like 勅令 in everyday conversation can sound unnatural. Choose the term that matches the authority and context.
政令 is a cabinet order with legal force, while 布告 is a public proclamation. 政令 is more common in modern administrative contexts.
裁判所の命令に従わなければならない。
You must obey the court decree.
家庭裁判所の決定により親権が定められた。
Custody was determined by a family court decree.
彼は新しい規則を宣言した。
He decreed new rules.
上からのお達しで、明日から出勤時間が変わる。
By decree from above, the work start time changes from tomorrow.