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How to say "Lawsuit" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "lawsuit", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
訴訟
そしょう (soshō)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
不作為の違法確認訴訟
ふさくいのいほうかくにんそしょう (fusakuinoihoukakuninsoshou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "lawsuit" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 訴訟 and 不作為の違法確認訴訟.
In Japanese, 訴訟 (そしょう (soshō)) is typically associated with "lawsuit, litigation" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A formal term used in legal contexts, referring to the act of bringing a case to court..
On the other hand, 不作為の違法確認訴訟 (ふさくいのいほうかくにんそしょう (fusakuinoihoukakuninsoshou)) maps to "lawsuit for confirmation of illegality of inaction" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "lawsuit" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "訴訟"
彼は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
He filed a lawsuit against the company.
Bilingual Context for "不作為の違法確認訴訟"
私は不作為の違法確認訴訟に興味があります。
I am interested in lawsuit for confirmation of illegality of inaction.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は会社に対して ＿＿＿ を起こした。" (Meaning: "He filed a lawsuit against the company.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "訴訟" fits here because it means "lawsuit, litigation" in the context of: "He filed a lawsuit against the company.". "不作為の違法確認訴訟" represents "lawsuit for confirmation of illegality of inaction".