Translation guide
A legal term referring to a case that establishes an important precedent. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific legal vocabulary.
A court decision that serves as a precedent for future cases.
General term for a precedent or leading case. Commonly used in legal contexts.
この判決は重要な先例となる。
This ruling will become an important leading case.
A more formal or academic phrase meaning 'guiding case'. Less common than 先例.
最高裁の指導的事例を参照する。
Refer to the Supreme Court's leading cases.
Direct loanword from English, used in legal academia and professional settings.
この事件は日本のリーディングケースとして知られている。
This case is known as a leading case in Japan.