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How to say "Mandatory" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "mandatory", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
強行法規
きょうこうほうき (kyoukouhouki)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
強行規定
きょうこうきてい (kyoukoukitei)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "mandatory" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 強行法規 and 強行規定.
In Japanese, 強行法規 (きょうこうほうき (kyoukouhouki)) is typically associated with "mandatory law / compulsory provision" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 強行規定 (きょうこうきてい (kyoukoukitei)) maps to "mandatory provision / peremptory norm" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "mandatory" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "強行法規"
私は強行法規に興味があります。
I am interested in mandatory law / compulsory provision.
Bilingual Context for "強行規定"
私は強行規定に興味があります。
I am interested in mandatory provision / peremptory norm.
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 mandatory law / compulsory provision.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "強行法規" fits here because it means "mandatory law / compulsory provision" in the context of: "I am interested in mandatory law / compulsory provision.". "強行規定" represents "mandatory provision / peremptory norm".