Translation guide
An injunction is a formal legal order from a court that requires someone to do or stop doing something. In everyday English, it can also mean a strong warning or command.
A formal order issued by a court that compels or restrains a specific action.
The standard term for a court injunction that prohibits an action. Often used in civil cases.
裁判所はその会社に製品の販売差し止め命令を出した。
The court issued an injunction against the company to stop selling the product.
A prohibition order, often used interchangeably with 差し止め命令 but can be broader, including administrative orders.
環境保護団体は工場の操業禁止命令を求めた。
The environmental group sought an injunction to halt the factory's operations.
A provisional injunction or temporary restraining order, often used before a full trial.
A forceful instruction or admonition, often in a non-legal context.
Both mean a court order prohibiting something. 差し止め命令 is more specific to stopping a particular act (like selling a product), while 禁止命令 can be used for broader prohibitions, including administrative orders. In legal contexts, 差し止め命令 is more common for civil injunctions.
裁判所はウェブサイトの公開差し止め命令を下した。
The court issued an injunction to take down the website.
政府は集会の禁止命令を出した。
The government issued an injunction against the assembly.
原告は仮処分を申請して、被告の資産凍結を求めた。
The plaintiff applied for a provisional injunction to freeze the defendant's assets.
A strict order or command, often from a superior. Implies no room for disobedience.
上司から残業を減らすよう厳命された。
I was given a strict injunction by my boss to reduce overtime.
A warning or admonition, often moral or disciplinary. Can be used for a strong caution.
彼の言葉は私にとって生涯の戒めとなった。
His words became a lifelong injunction for me.
A strong instruction or directive. Less formal than 厳命, suitable for general contexts.
医者から運動を増やすように強い指示を受けた。
I received a strong injunction from the doctor to exercise more.
The English word 'injunction' is often used in legal contexts. In everyday Japanese, it's rarely translated directly. Instead, use specific terms like 命令 (order) or 指示 (instruction) depending on the situation. Avoid literal translations like インジャンクション, which is not commonly understood.
The English word 'injunction' is often used in legal contexts. In everyday Japanese, it's rarely translated directly. Instead, use specific terms like 命令 (order) or 指示 (instruction) depending on the situation. Avoid literal translations like インジャンクション, which is not commonly understood.