Translation guide
A public corporation is a government-owned or government-established business entity. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific legal terms and common phrases.
A corporation established or owned by the government to provide public services or manage state assets.
A public corporation established by the national or local government, often for specific public services like housing, roads, or postal services. Commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.
A company whose shares are traded on a stock exchange and owned by public shareholders.
A publicly traded company. This is the most direct translation for a corporation whose shares are available to the public.
その会社は公開会社として株式市場に上場しています。
That company is listed on the stock market as a public corporation.
公社 (kōsha) and 公団 (kōdan) are specific types of public corporations established for particular purposes, while 特殊法人 (tokushu hōjin) is a broader legal category that includes various government-affiliated entities. 公社 often refers to entities like Japan Post or Japan Highway, while 公団 is associated with housing and development projects. 特殊法人 includes both and others like public foundations.
日本道路公団は2005年に民営化されました。
Japan Highway Public Corporation was privatized in 2005.
公共企業体 (kōkyō kigyōtai) is a term for public corporations that were formerly government-run, like Japan Tobacco or NTT before privatization. It is less common today and may cause confusion if used for current entities.
日本郵政公社は2007年に民営化されました。
Japan Post Public Corporation was privatized in 2007.
A public corporation established for large-scale projects like housing or infrastructure development. Often used for entities like the Japan Housing Corporation (now UR).
日本住宅公団は現在のUR都市機構の前身です。
The Japan Housing Corporation is the predecessor of the current Urban Renaissance Agency.
A general term for public enterprise or government-owned business. Can refer to any state-run commercial activity.
公企業の民営化が進められています。
Privatization of public enterprises is being promoted.
A special legal entity established by specific laws to carry out public functions. Includes various types of public corporations, but is a broader category.
この事業は特殊法人が担当しています。
This project is handled by a special public corporation.
A listed company, i.e., a corporation whose shares are traded on a stock exchange. Emphasizes the listing status.
彼は上場企業のCEOです。
He is the CEO of a public corporation.
A joint-stock company or corporation. While not all 株式会社 are publicly traded, this is the standard legal form for public corporations in Japan. Often abbreviated as ㈱.
Not all 株式会社 are publicly traded; some are privately held. Use 公開会社 or 上場企業 to specify public trading.
トヨタ自動車は有名な株式会社です。
Toyota Motor is a well-known public corporation.