Translation guide
The English word "submission" covers several distinct concepts: the act of handing something in, a proposal or entry, yielding to authority, and a formal statement in a debate. Japanese uses different words for each.
The physical or procedural act of submitting a document, application, report, or assignment.
The most common and general word for submitting something like a report, homework, application, or document. Used as a noun or with する to make a verb.
The submission deadline for the report is tomorrow.
Please submit the documents.
Refers to the submitted item itself (e.g., an assignment, a form).
Please collect the submissions.
Something submitted for consideration, such as a manuscript, design, bid, or contest entry.
Used for entries to contests, applications for jobs, or submissions in response to a call for proposals. Focuses on the act of applying or entering.
There were many submissions for the contest.
Specifically for submitting written work, articles, or posts to a publication, website, or social media.
Can also be used for proposals or bids in formal contexts, but 応募 or 投稿 are often more natural depending on the situation.
The act of accepting or yielding to a superior force, authority, or will; obedience, compliance.
Strong word for submission to authority, rules, or a dominant power. Often used in contexts of obedience, subjugation, or compliance.
He refused to submit to authority.
Describes a submissive, obedient, or docile nature. Often used as an adjective (従順な).
Specifically means surrender or capitulation, often in military or competitive contexts.
A formal written or oral statement, especially in legal, academic, or official proceedings.
Formal term for presenting one's opinion or statement, often used in legal or official settings.
The lawyer made a submission to the court.
Refers to the written document submitted to a court or committee.
A written statement submitted to a higher authority, often in legal or administrative contexts.
提出 is for handing in physical or digital documents (homework, forms). 応募 is for applying or entering (job applications, contests). 投稿 is for submitting content to be published (articles, social media posts).
服従 implies strong submission to authority or force. For simple compliance with rules or requests, use 従う (したがう) or 応じる (おうじる) instead.
The submission deadline is Friday.
We received over 100 submissions for the design contest.
Submission to authority is not always a virtue.
新聞に投書を投稿する。
Submit a letter to the newspaper.
I submitted a post to my blog.
企画書を提出する。
Submit a project proposal.
彼女は従順な性格だ。
She has a submissive personality.
敵軍が降伏した。
The enemy army submitted (surrendered).
Evidence was attached to the submission.
上申書を裁判所に提出した。
Submitted a written statement to the court.