Translation guide
A person or organization legally entrusted with managing property or assets for the benefit of another. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with 受託者 (jutakusha) in legal contexts, or more generally as 管財人 (kanzainin) for bankruptcy trustees. The concept is highly context-dependent, so the appropriate term varies by the type of trust or fiduciary role.
A person or entity appointed to manage assets under a trust agreement.
Standard legal term for a trustee in a trust arrangement. Used in contracts and trust law.
受託者は受益者のために資産を管理する義務がある。
The trustee has a duty to manage the assets for the beneficiary.
More explicit term emphasizing the trust (信託) aspect. Common in legal documents.
信託受託者として、彼は厳格な責任を負う。
As a trustee, he bears strict responsibilities.
A person appointed to manage the estate of a bankrupt individual or company.
Specifically refers to a bankruptcy trustee or receiver. Used in insolvency proceedings.
管財人が破産者の財産を処分した。
The trustee disposed of the bankrupt's assets.
A board member or officer entrusted with oversight, such as a university trustee.
Common term for a director or trustee of an organization, foundation, or educational institution.
彼は大学の理事に任命された。
He was appointed as a trustee of the university.
Often used for trustees or councilors in schools and non-profits, implying a deliberative role.
Someone entrusted with the care of property or rights on behalf of another, not necessarily in a formal trust.
A person who accepts a mandate or fiduciary duty. Broader than trustee, used in agency relationships.
受任者は委任者の利益のために行動しなければならない。
The fiduciary must act in the interest of the principal.
Custodian or depositary; someone who holds property in safekeeping. Less formal than trustee.
彼は遺言書の保管人に指名された。
He was named as the custodian of the will.
受託者 (jutakusha) is the general term for a trustee under a trust agreement, while 管財人 (kanzainin) is specifically a bankruptcy trustee. Use 管財人 only in insolvency contexts.
The English word 'trustee' covers many roles that have distinct Japanese terms. Using a generic translation like 信託者 (shintakusha, which actually means trustor/settlor) can cause confusion. Always identify the specific fiduciary role before choosing a term.
Full term for bankruptcy trustee, often used in legal contexts.
破産管財人が選任された。
A bankruptcy trustee was appointed.
評議員会で予算が承認された。
The budget was approved by the board of trustees.