Translation guide
The English word "warrant" has several distinct meanings, ranging from legal documents to justification for actions. This guide breaks down the most common uses for English-speaking learners and provides natural Japanese equivalents.
A document issued by a judge or official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, etc.
General term for a warrant issued by a court. Used for arrest warrants, search warrants, etc.
The police searched his house with a warrant.
Specifically an arrest warrant.
The judge issued an arrest warrant.
Specifically a search warrant.
Entering a house without a search warrant is illegal.
A reason or justification for an action, belief, or feeling.
The act of justifying something; can be used as a noun meaning 'justification'.
There is no warrant for his actions.
Grounds, basis, or foundation for something. Often used in formal contexts.
Simple word for 'reason'. Less formal than 根拠.
A guarantee or assurance of quality, truth, etc.
A financial instrument that gives the holder the right to buy shares at a specific price.
English often uses 'warrant' as a verb meaning 'to justify' or 'to deserve'. Japanese does not have a direct verb equivalent. Instead, use phrases like 〜するに値する (〜するにあたいする) or 〜するだけのことはある.
The movie warrants watching.
The situation warrants immediate action.
Natural translation using 必要とする instead of a direct verb.
There is no sufficient warrant for that claim.
There is no warrant to suspect him.
His ability has the boss's warrant.
Formal Japanese term for a stock purchase warrant or subscription right.
Exercise a warrant.