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.
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.
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.
It's important to keep promises.
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.
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.
To perform a religious observance.
Formal phrase meaning 'to hold/conduct a ceremony'. Used for weddings, funerals, and religious events.
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.
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.
Observance of the rules is required.
地元の祭礼に参加する。
Participate in the local observance.
彼の変化に気づいた。
I observed a change in him.
事故を目撃した。
I observed the accident.