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ombudsman in Japanese

ombudsman in Japanese is オンブズマン, 苦情調査官 — ombudsman means an official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.

ombudsman in Japanese

オンブズマン
noun
Pronounced: onbuzuman
An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.
苦情調査官
noun
Pronounced: kujōchōsakan
An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

What does "ombudsman" mean?

  1. noun An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.
    "After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman."
  2. noun A person inside an organisation whose job is to handle internal grievances confidentially, such as a university or newspaper ombudsman.
    "Staff can raise concerns with the university ombudsman without telling their line manager."
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ombudsman in a sentence

  • After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman.
  • The ombudsman ruled that the council had failed in its duty of care.
  • Staff can raise concerns with the university ombudsman without telling their line manager.

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What is "ombudsman" in Japanese?

"ombudsman" in Japanese is オンブズマン, 苦情調査官. ombudsman means: An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.

How do you pronounce オンブズマン?

"ombudsman" in Japanese is オンブズマン, pronounced "onbuzuman".

How do you use "ombudsman" in a sentence?

Example: "After the bank refused to refund the fraudulent charges, she took her case to the financial ombudsman." In Japanese, "ombudsman" is オンブズマン, 苦情調査官.

Are there other ways to say "ombudsman" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ombudsman": オンブズマン, 苦情調査官.

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