Translation guide
A preliminary version of a formal suggestion or plan, often in business, government, or academic contexts.
A rough version of a proposal that is still being developed or reviewed.
The process of writing or preparing a draft proposal.
草案 (そうあん) is a general draft, while 原案 (げんあん) specifically refers to the original draft before any changes. Use 草案 for most 'draft proposal' situations.
The most direct and common term for a draft of a proposal, bill, or plan. Used in formal contexts.
A draft of the new law was released.
Explicitly says 'draft of a proposal'. Useful when you need to be clear it's a proposal draft.
Please finish the draft proposal by tomorrow.
Original draft or bill. Often used for the first version of a proposal before amendments.
The committee revised the original draft.
A rough draft or starting point for discussion, literally 'beating stand'. Informal, used in meetings.
This proposal is still just a rough draft.
He is drafting a new policy proposal.
To draft a proposal, using the verb 起草 (drafting, especially legal or official documents).
The lawyer drafted the contract proposal.
The draft was revised many times, but the spirit of the original draft remained.