Translation guide
The English word 'mandate' can refer to an official order, a requirement, or the authority to act. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese, from formal legal terms to everyday expressions.
To express a formal order issued by an authority, such as a government or court.
General term for an order or command, often used in legal, military, or official contexts.
裁判所は彼に退去命令を出した。
The court issued a mandate for him to leave.
Directive or instruction from a higher authority, often used in organizational or governmental contexts.
政府は新しい安全指令を発表した。
The government announced a new safety mandate.
Proclamation or edict, typically used for formal public announcements by a ruler or government.
国王は布告を発した。
The king issued a mandate.
To express something that is mandatory or required, often by law or rule.
Duty or obligation; often used in phrases like 'mandatory' (義務的な) or 'mandated by law' (法律で義務付けられている).
マスク着用は義務です。
Wearing a mask is a mandate.
Pattern meaning 'is mandated' or 'is required'. Used to state that something is compulsory.
この国では投票が義務付けられている。
Voting is mandated in this country.
Compulsion or enforcement; often used in contexts where something is forced rather than just required.
To express the authority granted by voters or a higher body to carry out a policy or agenda.
Mandate in the sense of public trust or confidence; often used in political contexts like 'public mandate' (国民の信任).
彼は国民の信任を得て改革を進めた。
He carried out reforms with a mandate from the people.
The will of the people; often used to describe a mandate derived from public opinion.
Delegation or entrustment; used in legal or formal contexts for granting authority.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'mandate'. Choose the expression based on whether you mean an order, a requirement, or political authority. Using 命令 for a legal requirement may sound too harsh, while 義務 for a military command may sound too weak.
その政策は強制的な措置を含む。
The policy includes mandatory measures.
The election result is a mandate from the people.
The UN received a mandate for peacekeeping.