Translation guide
The concept of governance covers how organizations, states, or systems are directed and controlled. In Japanese, the most direct equivalent is ガバナンス, a loanword used in business and political contexts. For traditional or historical governance, 統治 is used. Other terms like 管理 or 運営 focus on management or operation rather than the broader concept of governance.
The act or manner of governing an organization, state, or system, especially in modern contexts like corporate governance or global governance.
The most common and direct translation for 'governance' in modern contexts, especially corporate, IT, and international governance. It is a loanword from English and widely understood.
企業ガバナンスの強化が求められている。
Strengthening corporate governance is required.
インターネットガバナンスについて議論する。
We will discuss internet governance.
Refers to governance in the sense of ruling or governing a country or territory. Often used in historical or political contexts, such as 'good governance' of a nation.
民主的な統治が重要だ。
Democratic governance is important.
この地域の統治機構は複雑だ。
The governance structure of this region is complex.
Means 'management' or 'administration'. It can be used for governance when focusing on the operational control aspect, but it lacks the broader political or strategic nuance of 'governance'.
データ管理のルールを決める。
We decide the rules for data governance.
Refers to 'operation' or 'running' of an organization. It can sometimes translate 'governance' in the sense of day-to-day steering, but it is less formal and less about high-level policy.
NPOの運営に携わる。
I am involved in the governance of an NPO.
Specifically the system by which companies are directed and controlled.
The formal term for corporate governance, often used in legal and business contexts. It emphasizes the control and oversight of a company.
企業統治の改革が進んでいる。
Corporate governance reform is progressing.
Governance at the international level, involving multiple states or global institutions.
The standard term for global governance in academic and policy discussions.
グローバルガバナンスのあり方を考える。
We think about the ideal form of global governance.
A more formal, less common term for international governance, often used in political science.
国際統治の枠組みを強化する。
We strengthen the framework of international governance.
The management of data, IT systems, and digital assets.
The standard term for data governance in IT and business contexts.
データガバナンスのポリシーを策定する。
We formulate a data governance policy.
The standard term for IT governance.
ITガバナンスの強化が課題だ。
Strengthening IT governance is a challenge.
ガバナンス is a loanword used for modern, often corporate or technical governance. 統治 is a native Japanese word used for traditional ruling or governing of a state. Use ガバナンス for business, IT, and international contexts; use 統治 for historical or political governance of a country.
Using 統治 for corporate governance can sound overly authoritarian or archaic. Stick to ガバナンス or 企業統治 for companies.
The direct loanword for 'corporate governance', very common in business news and reports.
コーポレートガバナンス・コードを遵守する。
We comply with the corporate governance code.