Translation guide
A temporary group formed to accomplish a specific objective, often in business, government, or military contexts.
A temporary team assembled within a company or organization to address a specific issue or project.
An official committee or panel formed by a government agency to investigate or address a public issue.
Literally 'countermeasure headquarters'. Commonly used for government task forces, especially in crisis response (e.g., COVID-19).
政府は新型ウイルス対策本部を設置した。
The government set up a task force for the new virus.
A temporary military unit formed for a specific operation.
Standard military term for a task-organized unit. Used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
海自の任務部隊が派遣された。
A Maritime Self-Defense Force task force was dispatched.
タスクフォース is a direct loanword and sounds modern/business-like. 対策本部 is more formal and often used in government or crisis contexts. For internal corporate teams, タスクフォース or 特別チーム is common.
社内にタスクフォースを立ち上げる
Set up an internal task force
政府が対策本部を設置する
The government establishes a task force
Direct loanword from English, widely understood in business contexts. Refers to a temporary, cross-functional team.
新製品開発のため、タスクフォースが設置された。
A task force was set up to develop the new product.
Literally 'special team'. A more Japanese-sounding alternative, often used for ad-hoc groups.
コスト削減のための特別チームが結成された。
A special team was formed for cost reduction.
Project team. Common in corporate settings, though it may imply a longer-term project rather than a temporary task force.
システム刷新のプロジェクトチームが発足した。
A project team for system renewal was launched.
Study committee or review committee. Often used for policy-oriented task forces.
教育改革の検討委員会が発足した。
A task force on education reform was launched.
Expert panel. Used for high-level advisory task forces comprising specialists.
首相は経済政策に関する有識者会議を招集した。
The prime minister convened a task force of experts on economic policy.
Also used in military contexts, especially when referring to US or multinational forces.
米軍のタスクフォースが作戦を実行した。
The US military task force carried out the operation.