English–Japanese

“jurisdiction” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikankatsu

Example

この地域は市の管轄です。ko no chi iki wa shi no kan katsu de su

This area is under the city's jurisdiction.

Illustration for 管轄 (jurisdiction)

How to say “jurisdiction” in Japanese

“Jurisdiction” in Japanese is 管轄 (kankatsu).

Centers on an authority's defined reach, where it can officially control matters and make decisions.

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

Example sentences with 管轄

その事件は隣の県の管轄に移りました。so no ji ken wa tonari no ken no kan katsu ni utsu ri ma shi ta

The case was transferred to the jurisdiction of the neighboring prefecture.

Tips for using 管轄

  • In international news, jurisdiction often marks which country's laws or courts have authority over an event, company, or person.

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