Translation guide
The concept of governance covers how organizations, states, or systems are directed and controlled. In Japanese, the most direct equivalent is ガバナンス, a loanword used in business and political contexts. For traditional or historical governance, 統治 is used. Other terms like 管理 or 運営 focus on management or operation rather than the broader concept of governance.
governance
Most common general term, especially in business and modern contexts.
The act or manner of governing an organization, state, or system, especially in modern contexts like corporate governance or global governance.
The most common and direct translation for 'governance' in modern contexts, especially corporate, IT, and international governance. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
Strengthening corporate governance is required.
We will discuss internet governance.
Refers to governance in the sense of ruling or governing a country or territory. Often used in historical or political contexts, such as 'good governance' of a nation.
Democratic governance is important.
The governance structure of this region is complex.
Means 'management' or 'administration'. It can be used for governance when focusing on the operational control aspect, but it lacks the broader political or strategic nuance of 'governance'.
We decide the rules for data governance.
Refers to 'operation' or 'running' of an organization. It can sometimes translate 'governance' in the sense of day-to-day steering, but it is less formal and less about high-level policy.
I am involved in the governance of an NPO.
Specifically the system by which companies are directed and controlled.
The formal term for corporate governance, often used in legal and business contexts. It emphasizes the control and oversight of a company.
Corporate governance reform is progressing.
Governance at the international level, involving multiple states or global institutions.
The standard term for global governance in academic and policy discussions.
We think about the ideal form of global governance.
A more formal, less common term for international governance, often used in political science.
The management of data, IT systems, and digital assets.
The standard term for data governance in IT and business contexts.
We formulate a data governance policy.
The standard term for IT governance.
Strengthening IT governance is a challenge.
ガバナンス is a loanword used for modern, often corporate or technical governance. 統治 is a native Japanese word used for traditional ruling or governing of a state. Use ガバナンス for business, IT, and international contexts; use 統治 for historical or political governance of a country.
corporate governance
governance of a country
Using 統治 for corporate governance can sound overly authoritarian or archaic. Stick to ガバナンス or 企業統治 for companies.
The direct loanword for 'corporate governance', very common in business news and reports.
We comply with the corporate governance code.
We strengthen the framework of international governance.