| In the event of the emperor's disease or accident, such as hospitalizations or trips abroad, based on appointment (transmission of chokusho, official document issued by Emperor, to a temporary agent for national affairs) by the emperor at the advice and approval of the cabinet, national affairs are temporarily carried out by an agent. |
天皇に入院や海外訪問などの疾患又は事故がある場合に、内閣の助言と承認に基づいた天皇の委任（国事行為臨時代行への勅書の伝達）によって国事行為の臨時代行が行われる。 |