Translation guide
The English verb 'endorse' covers several related ideas: giving official approval, publicly supporting a person or policy, and signing the back of a check. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
To express approval or recommendation, often in a public or official capacity.
General term for supporting a person, idea, or policy. Commonly used in politics and business.
その候補者を支持する。
I endorse that candidate.
He endorsed the new policy.
To recommend someone for a position or role. Often used in formal contexts like job applications or awards.
彼を会長に推薦する。
I endorse him for chairman.
To approve or condone, often used in formal or legal contexts. Implies official acceptance.
委員会はその計画を是認した。
The committee endorsed the plan.
To write one's signature on the back of a check to authorize its transfer or cashing.
The standard term for endorsing a check or other negotiable instrument.
小切手に裏書してください。
Please endorse the check.
To give formal authorization or confirmation, often by an authority.
To approve officially. Used for documents, plans, or actions requiring authorization.
取締役会はその提案を承認した。
The board endorsed the proposal.
To grant official permission or license, often by a government agency.
政府はその計画を認可した。
The government endorsed the plan.
支持する is general support for an idea or person, while 推薦する specifically means recommending someone for a position or role. Use 支持する for political endorsements and 推薦する for job references.
大統領候補を支持する。
Endorse a presidential candidate.
彼を部長に推薦する。
Endorse him for department head.
Avoid directly translating 'endorse' as エンドースする, which is not standard Japanese. Use the appropriate Japanese verb based on context.