Translation guide
The English word 'mandate' can refer to an official order, a requirement, or the authority to act. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese, from formal legal terms to everyday expressions.
To express a formal order issued by an authority, such as a government or court.
To express something that is mandatory or required, often by law or rule.
Duty or obligation; often used in phrases like 'mandatory' (義務的な) or 'mandated by law' (法律で義務付けられている).
To express the authority granted by voters or a higher body to carry out a policy or agenda.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'mandate'. Choose the expression based on whether you mean an order, a requirement, or political authority. Using 命令 for a legal requirement may sound too harsh, while 義務 for a military command may sound too weak.
General term for an order or command, often used in legal, military, or official contexts.
The court issued a mandate for him to leave.
Directive or instruction from a higher authority, often used in organizational or governmental contexts.
The government announced a new safety mandate.
Proclamation or edict, typically used for formal public announcements by a ruler or government.
The king issued a mandate.
マスク着用は義務です。
Wearing a mask is a mandate.
Pattern meaning 'is mandated' or 'is required'. Used to state that something is compulsory.
Voting is mandated in this country.
Compulsion or enforcement; often used in contexts where something is forced rather than just required.
The policy includes mandatory measures.
Mandate in the sense of public trust or confidence; often used in political contexts like 'public mandate' (国民の信任).
He carried out reforms with a mandate from the people.
The will of the people; often used to describe a mandate derived from public opinion.
The election result is a mandate from the people.
Delegation or entrustment; used in legal or formal contexts for granting authority.
The UN received a mandate for peacekeeping.