Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for 'official residence' depends on the type of official and the context. The most common general term is 公邸 (こうてい), used for high-ranking officials like prime ministers and ambassadors. For the Prime Minister's official residence, 首相官邸 (しゅしょうかんてい) or simply 官邸 (かんてい) is standard. Other terms exist for specific roles or historical contexts.
The official residence of a high-ranking government official, such as a prime minister, president, or ambassador.
General term for the official residence of a high-ranking public official, such as a prime minister, ambassador, or governor. Often used in formal contexts.
The prime minister held a press conference at his official residence.
A reception was held at the ambassador's official residence.
Specifically refers to the official residence of the prime minister or other high-ranking ministers. Often used in news reports.
A protest demonstration was held in front of the prime minister's official residence.
The official residence and office of the Prime Minister of Japan. This is the most specific term for the Japanese Prime Minister's residence.
The Prime Minister's official residence is located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
The official residence of a president or monarch, often a palace or mansion.
Used for the official residence of a president, e.g., the White House. Often translated as 'presidential residence' or 'presidential palace'.
The presidential residence is called the White House.
Specifically refers to the residence of the Japanese imperial family. Not used for foreign monarchs.
Means 'palace' and can be used for the official residence of a monarch or head of state, especially in a grand or historical context.
The official residence of a prefectural governor or other local government head.
The official residence provided for a prefectural governor. 公舎 (こうしゃ) means official housing.
The governor's official residence is near the prefectural office.
General term for official housing provided to public servants, including governors, mayors, and other officials. Can be combined with titles.
An official residence from a historical period, such as a feudal lord's mansion or a traditional government building.
The residence of a feudal lord (daimyo) during the Edo period, often located in Edo (Tokyo). Used in historical contexts.
This park is the site of a former feudal lord's residence.
A small castle or fortified residence used by lower-ranking feudal lords or officials during the Edo period. Sometimes translated as 'official residence' in historical contexts.
公邸 (こうてい) is the general term for an official residence of a high-ranking official. 官邸 (かんてい) specifically refers to the prime minister's or a minister's official residence. 公舎 (こうしゃ) is used for official housing provided to public servants, often at a lower level than 公邸.
You can often form a term for an official residence by adding 邸 (てい) to the person's title, e.g., 大使邸 (たいしてい) for ambassador's residence, 総領事邸 (そうりょうじてい) for consul general's residence. This is common in formal writing.
The Imperial Palace is the official residence of the Emperor.
バッキンガム宮殿は英国王室の公邸です。
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British royal family.
The mayor's official residence is behind the city hall.
代官陣屋跡が保存されている。
The ruins of the magistrate's official residence are preserved.