Chapter I General Provisions
第一章 総則
第一条（目的）
The purpose of this Act is to secure the proper operations of the business of persons engaged in real estate brokerage by implementing a licensing system for said persons, through the enforcement of necessary regulations, properly managing business, making fair dealings and promoting the sound development of real estate brokerage while continuing the smooth distribution and facilitation, and protecting the profits of buyers, etc.
第二条（用語の定義）
In this Act, the meanings of the terms set forth in the following items are as prescribed respectively in those items:
この法律において次の各号に掲げる用語の意義は、それぞれ当該各号の定めるところによる。
Building Lot: The term "Building Lot" means land used as a building site which includes other land that is situated in use zones corresponding to Article 8, paragraph (1), item (i) of the City Planning Act (Act No. 100 of 1968) and that is not being used for roads, parks, rivers, or other facilities provided for public use as specified by Cabinet Order.
宅地 建物の敷地に供せられる土地をいい、都市計画法（昭和四十三年法律第百号）第八条第一項第一号の用途地域内のその他の土地で、道路、公園、河川その他政令で定める公共の用に供する施設の用に供せられているもの以外のものを含むものとする。
Real Estate Brokerage: The term "Real Estate Brokerage" means a business in which the buying, selling, or exchanging of Building Lots or buildings (including parts of buildings; the same applies hereinafter) or the provision of intermediary or agency services for the buying, selling, exchanging, or leasing of Building Lots or buildings is carried out in the course of business.
宅地建物取引業 宅地若しくは建物（建物の一部を含む。以下同じ。）の売買若しくは交換又は宅地若しくは建物の売買、交換若しくは貸借の代理若しくは媒介をする行為で業として行うものをいう。
Real Estate Broker:The term "Real Estate Broker" means a person engaged in Real Estate Brokerage upon being granted a license as provided for in Article 3 paragraph (1).
real estate transaction specialist: The term "real estate transaction specialist" means a person who has been issued a real estate Transaction Specialist Identification Card as provided for in Article 22-2, paragraph (1).
宅地建物取引士 第二十二条の二第一項の宅地建物取引士証の交付を受けた者をいう。