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.
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.
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).
Wearing a mask is a mandate.
Pattern meaning 'is mandated' or 'is required'. Used to state that something is compulsory.
Compulsion or enforcement; often used in contexts where something is forced rather than just required.
To express the authority granted by voters or a higher body to carry out a policy or agenda.
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.
Delegation or entrustment; used in legal or formal contexts for granting authority.
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.
Voting is mandated in this country.
その政策は強制的な措置を含む。
The policy includes mandatory measures.
選挙結果は民意の表れだ。
The election result is a mandate from the people.
国連は平和維持の委任を受けた。
The UN received a mandate for peacekeeping.