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How to say "Discharge" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "discharge", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
免責許可
めんせききょか (mensekikyoka)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
免責
めんせき (menseki)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "discharge" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 免責許可 and 免責.
In Japanese, 免責許可 (めんせききょか (mensekikyoka)) is typically associated with "discharge order (in bankruptcy)" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 免責 (めんせき (menseki)) maps to "discharge (from liability/debt)" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "discharge" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "免責許可"
私は免責許可に興味があります。
I am interested in discharge order (in bankruptcy).
Bilingual Context for "免責"
私は免責に興味があります。
I am interested in discharge (from liability/debt).
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in discharge order (in bankruptcy).")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "免責許可" fits here because it means "discharge order (in bankruptcy)" in the context of: "I am interested in discharge order (in bankruptcy).". "免責" represents "discharge (from liability/debt)".