Translation guide
The authority to make legal decisions and judgments, or the area where that authority applies.
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
The most direct and common translation for legal jurisdiction, referring to the scope of authority of a court or government agency.
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
We cannot handle this because it is outside our jurisdiction.
Refers to authority or power more broadly, often used in legal and administrative contexts. Can overlap with jurisdiction but is less specific to courts.
That decision is beyond my jurisdiction/authority.
Specifically refers to judicial power or the right to adjudicate. More technical and less common in everyday use.
Discuss the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
The territory or region over which legal authority extends.
Explicitly refers to the jurisdictional area or district. Commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.
This police station's jurisdiction covers a wide area.
Means 'within the jurisdiction' or 'within the district'. Often used in official announcements or reports.
Refers to the jurisdiction of a specific office or agency. Somewhat formal and bureaucratic.
The scope of authority over specific types of cases or matters.
Emphasizes the right or power of jurisdiction, often used in legal discussions about which court can hear a case.
This court does not have jurisdiction over that case.
Used for administrative jurisdiction, indicating which ministry or agency is responsible for a particular matter.
管轄 (kankatsu) specifically refers to jurisdiction in the legal sense, such as a court's authority over a case or area. 権限 (kengen) is a broader term for authority or power, which can be used in non-legal contexts as well. When translating 'jurisdiction', 管轄 is usually the safer choice for legal matters.
court jurisdiction
boss's authority
司法権 (shihōken) means 'judicial power' as a branch of government, not 'jurisdiction' in the sense of a specific court's authority. Using it to translate 'jurisdiction' would be incorrect in most contexts.
管内で事件が発生した。
An incident occurred within our jurisdiction.
所轄の警察署に届け出てください。
Please report to the police station with jurisdiction.
この問題は厚生労働省の所管です。
This matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.