Translation guide
The concept of owning something, or the state of being the owner. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific nouns, verbs, and grammatical patterns that indicate possession.
Expressing the abstract concept of ownership, as in legal or formal contexts.
The ownership of this land is mine.
Specifically refers to 'ownership rights' or 'title', often used in legal documents.
He holds the ownership rights to that house.
Refers to 'possession' or 'holding' of assets, often used in business or financial contexts.
The company holds many patents.
Saying that a person has or possesses an item.
The standard way to say 'someone has/owns something'. Use 持っている for inanimate objects.
Emphasizes that something belongs to someone. Literally 'is X's thing'.
This book is mine (my property).
Formal or written expression for 'owns'. Used in legal or official statements.
Talking about giving or receiving ownership.
Expressing the idea of 'taking ownership' of a task or problem.
The English phrase 'take ownership' is often used figuratively. In Japanese, directly translating it as 所有を取る is unnatural. Use 責任を持つ or 主体的に取り組む instead.
He took ownership of the problem.
He owns vast land.
He transferred all his assets to a charity.
Employees are expected to take ownership of their work.