Translation guide
Deregulation refers to the removal or reduction of government regulations in an industry. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the term 規制緩和, but related expressions exist for specific contexts.
To refer to the policy or process of reducing government regulations.
The standard term for deregulation, used in economic and political contexts.
The government is promoting deregulation.
Deregulation led to an increase in new market entrants.
Often used interchangeably with 規制緩和, but can imply broader regulatory reform, not just relaxation.
A regulatory reform council was established.
Liberalization, often used when opening a market to competition. More specific than general deregulation.
Liberalization of the electricity market is progressing.
To talk about eliminating a particular rule or restriction.
To describe deregulation as a broader socio-economic trend.
The trend of deregulation. Often used in discussions about economic policy direction.
To ride the global wave of deregulation.
規制緩和 specifically means relaxing regulations, while 規制改革 can include both relaxation and strengthening of regulations for better efficiency. In many contexts, they are used interchangeably, but 規制改革 is broader.
Regulatory reform does not necessarily mean deregulation.