Translation guide
A waiver is a formal statement giving up a right, claim, or requirement. In Japanese, the expression depends on whether you mean the document, the act of giving up a right, or an exemption from a rule.
The physical or digital document you sign to waive liability, rights, or requirements.
Standard term for a written waiver of rights or claims. Often used in legal contexts.
事故の責任について放棄書にサインした。
I signed a waiver regarding liability for the accident.
Specifically a liability waiver or release form, common in sports or event participation.
スカイダイビングの前に免責同意書に記入してください。
Please fill out the liability waiver before skydiving.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'document of waiver of rights'. Used when the exact term isn't known.
権利放棄の書面を提出する必要がある。
You need to submit a waiver of rights document.
The action of voluntarily relinquishing a legal right or privilege.
General term for abandonment or waiver of a right, claim, or privilege. Used in legal and formal contexts.
彼は相続権を放棄した。
He waived his inheritance rights.
弁護士依頼権の放棄は慎重に考えるべきだ。
You should think carefully before waiving your right to an attorney.
Explicit phrase meaning 'to waive a right'. More formal than 放棄 alone.
彼女は裁判を受ける権利を放棄した。
She waived her right to a trial.
Means declining or waiving an offer, position, or right, often politely. Used for things like waiving a nomination.
Official permission to not follow a rule, such as a fee waiver or requirement waiver.
Standard term for exemption or waiver from an obligation, fee, or requirement.
授業料の免除を申請した。
I applied for a tuition waiver.
ビザの要件が免除された。
The visa requirement was waived.
Verb phrase meaning 'to waive/exempt something'. Fill in the requirement being waived.
大学は入学金を免除した。
The university waived the admission fee.
Refers to a special exception or waiver granted in unusual circumstances.
放棄 (houki) is about voluntarily giving up a right you already have. 免除 (menjo) is about being released from a duty or obligation by someone else's authority. Use 放棄 when you choose to waive a right; use 免除 when a rule or fee is waived for you.
The English word 'waiver' is not commonly used in Japanese. Using ウェイバー may not be understood. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
He waived his nomination for the award.
この件については特例が認められた。
A waiver was granted for this case.