Translation guide
A group or body formally tasked with investigating a specific matter. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with compound nouns using 調査 (investigation) and 委員会 (committee/commission). The most common and direct equivalent is 調査委員会.
A committee or commission established to investigate an incident, issue, or allegation.
The standard term for an investigative commission or committee. Used in government, corporate, and institutional contexts.
事故の原因を究明するため、調査委員会が設置された。
An investigative commission was established to determine the cause of the accident.
調査委員会は来月、最終報告書を提出する予定だ。
The investigative commission is scheduled to submit its final report next month.
Often used for review or screening committees, but can function as an investigative body in contexts like grant reviews, audits, or examinations.
助成金の申請は審査委員会で審議される。
Grant applications are reviewed by the investigative commission.
Specifically refers to a criminal investigative commission or committee, often used in police or legal contexts.
警察は特別捜査委員会を立ち上げた。
The police set up a special investigative commission.
A commission formed outside of regular structures, often with independent members, to ensure impartiality.
Literally 'third-party investigative commission.' Emphasizes independence and is commonly used in corporate scandals or public incidents.
不祥事を受けて、会社は第三者調査委員会を設置した。
In response to the scandal, the company established an independent investigative commission.
An independent investigative commission. Similar to 第三者調査委員会 but stresses independence rather than third-party status.
独立調査委員会が事件の全容解明にあたる。
An independent investigative commission will work to uncover the full picture of the incident.
A formal body established by a government or legislature to investigate matters of public concern.
A Diet investigative commission, referring to a committee within Japan's national legislature.
国会調査委員会が証人喚問を行った。
The Diet investigative commission summoned witnesses.
A government investigative commission, typically appointed by the executive branch.
政府調査委員会が原発事故の検証を進めている。
The government investigative commission is proceeding with the verification of the nuclear accident.
調査委員会 is for investigation and fact-finding, while 審議会 (deliberative council) is for discussion and policy recommendation. Do not confuse them.