Translation guide
A group or body formally tasked with investigating a specific matter. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with compound nouns using 調査 (investigation) and 委員会 (committee/commission). The most common and direct equivalent is 調査委員会.
An investigative commission was established to determine the cause of the accident.
The investigative commission is scheduled to submit its final report next month.
Often used for review or screening committees, but can function as an investigative body in contexts like grant reviews, audits, or examinations.
Grant applications are reviewed by the investigative commission.
Specifically refers to a criminal investigative commission or committee, often used in police or legal contexts.
The police set up a special investigative commission.
A commission formed outside of regular structures, often with independent members, to ensure impartiality.
Literally 'third-party investigative commission.' Emphasizes independence and is commonly used in corporate scandals or public incidents.
In response to the scandal, the company established an independent investigative commission.
An independent investigative commission. Similar to 第三者調査委員会 but stresses independence rather than third-party status.
A formal body established by a government or legislature to investigate matters of public concern.
調査委員会 is for investigation and fact-finding, while 審議会 (deliberative council) is for discussion and policy recommendation. Do not confuse them.
An independent investigative commission will work to uncover the full picture of the incident.
The government investigative commission is proceeding with the verification of the nuclear accident.