Translation guide
The concept of 'dominion' refers to control, rule, or sovereignty over a territory or domain. In Japanese, this can be expressed through words for rule, control, territory, or sphere of influence, depending on the context.
Expressing the idea of political or sovereign control over a land or people.
That country was under foreign dominion.
Governance or rule, often implying administration and management of a territory.
The king's dominion lasted a long time.
Possession or territorial dominion, often used in legal or historical contexts.
The island is under Japanese dominion.
Referring to the land or area itself that is ruled or controlled.
Territory or dominion in the sense of land under sovereignty.
They sought new dominions.
Domain, territory, or area of control; can also be used figuratively for a field of expertise.
Territory or dominion, often used in historical or literary contexts to describe the extent of a ruler's land.
Expressing dominion in a non-political sense, such as control over a field, market, or personal domain.
Sphere of control or influence; can be used for economic or cultural dominion.
The company expanded its dominion in the market.
Sphere of influence, often used in geopolitical or business contexts.
Turf or territory, often used for gangs, animals, or informal spheres of control. Can sound colloquial.
Very informal; can imply gang or territorial claims. Not suitable for formal contexts.
支配 (shihai) is a general term for control or domination, which can be used in many contexts (political, economic, personal). 統治 (tōchi) specifically refers to governance or rule, often with a connotation of administration and legitimacy. Use 統治 for formal rule by a government or monarch, and 支配 for broader or more forceful control.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches all uses of 'dominion'. The best choice depends on whether you mean the act of ruling, the territory itself, or a sphere of influence. Avoid directly translating 'dominion' as a standalone noun without context.
この地域はかつて王国の領域だった。
This region was once the dominion of a kingdom.
帝国の版図は広大だった。
The empire's dominion was vast.
The two great powers contested their dominions.
This is my dominion.