Translation guide
An injunction is a formal legal order from a court that requires someone to do or stop doing something. In everyday English, it can also mean a strong warning or command.
A formal order issued by a court that compels or restrains a specific action.
A forceful instruction or admonition, often in a non-legal context.
Both mean a court order prohibiting something. 差し止め命令 is more specific to stopping a particular act (like selling a product), while 禁止命令 can be used for broader prohibitions, including administrative orders. In legal contexts, 差し止め命令 is more common for civil injunctions.
The court issued an injunction against the company to stop selling the product.
A prohibition order, often used interchangeably with 差し止め命令 but can be broader, including administrative orders.
The environmental group sought an injunction to halt the factory's operations.
A provisional injunction or temporary restraining order, often used before a full trial.
A strict order or command, often from a superior. Implies no room for disobedience.
I was given a strict injunction by my boss to reduce overtime.
A warning or admonition, often moral or disciplinary. Can be used for a strong caution.
His words became a lifelong injunction for me.
A strong instruction or directive. Less formal than 厳命, suitable for general contexts.
I received a strong injunction from the doctor to exercise more.
The court issued an injunction to take down the website.
The government issued an injunction against the assembly.
The English word 'injunction' is often used in legal contexts. In everyday Japanese, it's rarely translated directly. Instead, use specific terms like 命令 (order) or 指示 (instruction) depending on the situation. Avoid literal translations like インジャンクション, which is not commonly understood.
The plaintiff applied for a provisional injunction to freeze the defendant's assets.