English–Japanese

“civil case” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiminji

Example

これは民事事件です。ko re wa min ji ji ken de su

This is a civil case.

Illustration for 民事 (civil case)

How to say “civil case” in Japanese

“Civil case” in Japanese is 民事 (minji).

Covers legal matters involving private rights, duties, and property rather than criminal punishment.

Full entry for 民事: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 民事

この問題は民事として扱われます。ko no mon dai wa min ji to shi te atsuka wa re ma su

This matter is handled as a civil case.

Tips for using 民事

  • English speakers may know civil from civil rights, but civil case specifically identifies a noncriminal legal dispute or claim.

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