Translation guide
The English word 'observance' refers to the act of following a custom, rule, or religious practice, or the act of noticing something. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Expressing the act of adhering to customs, rules, or traditions, such as holidays, rituals, or social norms.
Formal term for strict compliance with rules, laws, or agreements. Commonly used in legal, business, or official contexts.
法律の遵守は国民の義務です。
Observance of the law is a duty of citizens.
Alternative kanji for 遵守, with a nuance of willingly following rules or customs. Slightly less formal but still used in official contexts.
交通規則を順守しましょう。
Let's observe traffic rules.
Common and versatile phrase meaning 'to observe/keep/abide by'. Used for rules, promises, traditions, and manners in everyday speech.
約束を守ることは大切です。
It's important to keep promises.
伝統を守り続けています。
We continue to observe the tradition.
Refers to customary practices or established procedures, often in business or social contexts. More about the custom itself than the act of observing.
この慣行は長年守られてきた。
This custom has been observed for many years.
Referring to the observance of religious rites, festivals, or ceremonies.
General term for ceremony or ritual. Often used in religious or formal contexts.
宗教的な儀式を執り行う。
To perform a religious observance.
Formal phrase meaning 'to hold/conduct a ceremony'. Used for weddings, funerals, and religious events.
祭りを執り行う。
To observe a festival.
Specifically refers to religious festivals or rites, often Shinto or Buddhist.
Expressing the act of observing or noticing something, often with attention to detail.
Observation, watching carefully. Used in scientific, educational, or everyday contexts.
自然の観察は面白い。
Observance of nature is interesting.
To notice, become aware of. Common in daily conversation for observing something not immediately obvious.
Witnessing an event, often used for accidents or crimes. Implies direct visual observation.
English often uses 'observance' as a noun, but Japanese prefers verb phrases like 〜を守る or 〜を行う. Using a direct noun equivalent can sound unnatural.
規則を守ることが求められる。
Observance of the rules is required.
地元の祭礼に参加する。
Participate in the local observance.
I observed a change in him.
事故を目撃した。
I observed the accident.