English–Japanese
“ordinance” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijōrei
Example
市の条例は、来月から施行されます。shi no jō rei wa rai getsu ka ra shi kō sa re ma su
The city ordinance will take effect next month.
How to say “ordinance” in Japanese
“Ordinance” in Japanese is 条例 (jōrei).
It refers to rules formally enacted by a local government and applied throughout its jurisdiction.
Example sentences with 条例
市は自転車の利用に関する条例を改正しました。shi wa ji ten sha no ri yō ni kan su ru jō rei o kai sei shi ma shi ta
The city amended the ordinance on bicycle use.
Tips for using 条例
- A city ordinance can cover practical matters such as land use, public health, or noise, while national laws apply across the whole country.