“Civil suit” in Japanese
Short answer
Civil suit in Japanese is “民事訴訟” (minjisoshou). Full meaning: civil action, civil suit, civil proceedings.
Other ways to say “Civil suit” in Japanese
私訴
shiso private prosecution; civil suit
公事
kuji government business; political operations, (Heian Period) political operations and ceremonies of the Imperial Court, (Edo Period) civil suit
おほやけごと
ooyakegoto government business; political operations, (Heian Period) political operations and ceremonies of the Imperial Court, (Edo Period) civil suit
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