Translation guide
The English verb 'submit' has several distinct meanings: to present something for review (like a form or report), to yield or give in to authority, and to propose or suggest something formally. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each use.
To hand in, turn in, or send a document, application, report, or assignment for evaluation or processing.
The most common and neutral verb for submitting physical or digital documents, homework, applications, etc. Used in school, work, and official contexts.
レポートを明日までに提出してください。
Please submit the report by tomorrow.
I submitted the application form.
A more casual, everyday verb meaning 'to put out' or 'to hand in'. Commonly used for homework, reports, or resignations. Less formal than 提出する.
宿題を出した？
Did you submit your homework?
昨日、退職届を出しました。
I submitted my resignation letter yesterday.
Specifically for submitting data or forms electronically, such as clicking a 'submit' button online. Means 'to send/transmit'.
フォームに入力したら、送信ボタンを押してください。
After filling out the form, please press the submit button.
Used for submitting posts, articles, or content to websites, blogs, or social media. Implies publishing or contributing.
ブログに記事を投稿した。
I submitted a post to my blog.
To accept or comply with someone else's power, control, or decision, often after resistance.
To obey, follow, or comply with rules, orders, or a person's will. The most direct equivalent for 'submit to authority'.
彼は上司の命令に従った。
He submitted to his boss's orders.
規則に従わなければならない。
You must submit to the rules.
A stronger, more formal word for submission, often implying complete obedience or subjugation. Used in historical, military, or dramatic contexts.
反乱軍は政府に服従した。
The rebels submitted to the government.
To yield or give in under pressure, often against one's will. Can imply a loss of will or defeat. Literary/formal.
To present an idea, proposal, or argument for consideration, often in a formal setting like a meeting or court.
Also used for submitting proposals, motions, or evidence. Same word as for documents, but context makes the meaning clear.
会議で新しい提案を提出した。
I submitted a new proposal at the meeting.
To propose or suggest. Often used when 'submit' means to put forward an idea or plan. Less about handing in a document, more about the act of suggesting.
彼は新しい計画を提案した。
He submitted a new plan.
Formal term for submitting a bill or motion to a legislative body. Very specific to parliamentary procedure.
法案が国会に上程された。
The bill was submitted to the Diet.
提出する is formal and appropriate for official documents, school assignments, and business settings. 出す is more casual and often used in daily conversation for handing in homework or resigning. Use 提出する when you want to sound polite or professional.
企画書を提出いたします。
I will submit the project proposal. (formal)
レポート、出したよ。
I submitted the report. (casual)
On websites, the 'Submit' button is usually labeled 送信 (そうしん) or 送信する, not 提出. 提出 is for documents, not for sending data. In some cases, it may simply be 登録 (register) or 確認 (confirm).
彼は圧力に屈しなかった。
He did not submit to the pressure.