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計画が認可される
keikaku ga ninka sareru
plan gets approved
環境省は新しい再生可能エネルギー計画を認可した。
The Ministry of the Environment approved the new renewable energy plan.
Law
formal
To receive official approval for a plan or proposal from an authorized body.
市議会は市民センターの建設計画を認可した。
The city council approved the construction plan for the community center.
このプロジェクトは政府の認可を得なければ始められない。
This project cannot begin without government approval.
Often used in administrative or regulatory contexts. The passive form emphasizes the plan's reception of approval rather than the act of approving.
Business
formal
To be officially sanctioned or permitted to proceed with a plan.
新製品の発売計画は取締役会によって認可された。
The launch plan for the new product was approved by the board of directors.
Common in corporate or project management settings.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Passive vs. Active Form
In Japanese, the passive form (認可される) is often used to emphasize the plan's reception of approval rather than the act of approving. For example, 'The plan was approved' (計画が認可された) is more natural than 'They approved the plan' (計画を認可した) in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Formality in Legal/Business Contexts
Use 認可される when referring to official approvals in legal, administrative, or business settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
計画 (plan) + が (subject marker) + 認可 (approval, from 認める 'to recognize' + 可 'possible') + される (passive auxiliary verb). 認可 is a Sino-Japanese compound (on'yomi) commonly used in formal contexts.
Usage Notes
The phrase is typically used in formal documents, legal contexts, or official announcements. The passive form is more common than the active form (e.g., 計画を認可する 'to approve a plan').
Word Breakdown
計画
plan
nounが
subject marker
particle認可
approval
noun (Sino-Japanese compound)される
passive auxiliary verb
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