Translation guide
The English word 'regulator' can refer to a person, an organization, a device, or a mechanism that controls, adjusts, or maintains something. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
To refer to a regulatory authority or watchdog organization.
Standard term for a regulatory authority, especially in formal contexts like finance, telecommunications, or energy.
金融規制当局が新しい規則を発表した。
The financial regulator announced new rules.
Refers to a supervisory government agency. Common in legal and bureaucratic contexts.
この業界は監督官庁の指導を受けている。
This industry is under the guidance of the regulator.
A general term for a regulatory body or institution. Slightly less common than 規制当局.
独立した規制機関の設立が求められている。
The establishment of an independent regulator is being called for.
To refer to a mechanical or electronic device that maintains a desired level.
Loanword from English, widely used for various regulators (pressure, voltage, etc.).
ガスボンベにレギュレーターを取り付けてください。
Please attach the regulator to the gas cylinder.
Generic term for an adjuster or regulator device. Often used in technical contexts.
電圧調整器が故障した。
The voltage regulator broke down.
Means 'control device' and can be used for regulators in automation or engineering, but is broader.
To refer to an individual whose job is to ensure compliance.
A regulatory official. Used in government or industry contexts.
規制官が工場の安全基準をチェックした。
The regulator checked the factory's safety standards.
Supervisor or overseer; can imply a regulatory role but is broader.
監督者が規則の遵守を確認する。
The regulator ensures compliance with the rules.
To refer to a biological regulator in genetics or biochemistry.
Common term for a regulatory factor in biology, such as a gene or protein.
この遺伝子は成長の調節因子として働く。
This gene acts as a regulator of growth.
Also means regulatory factor, used in molecular biology.
制御因子が遺伝子発現をコントロールする。
Regulators control gene expression.
To refer to the escapement or balance wheel in horology.
Specifically the speed regulator in a clock or watch mechanism.
時計の調速機が正確に動いている。
The clock's regulator is working accurately.
規制当局 is the most direct translation for a regulatory authority, often used in news and business. 監督官庁 emphasizes the supervisory role of a government ministry or agency. Use 規制当局 for independent regulators and 監督官庁 when the regulator is a traditional government office.
The English word 'regulator' for a person is not commonly translated directly. Use 規制官 for an official inspector, or describe the role with a phrase like 規制を担当する人 (person in charge of regulation).
この制御装置は温度を一定に保つ。
This regulator keeps the temperature constant.
Also used in horology as a loanword, especially for precision regulator clocks.
このレギュレーターは18世紀に作られた。
This regulator was made in the 18th century.