"TRANS JPN INST MET" is an acronym that stands for the Trans Japan Institute of Metals. The word "trans" refers to the transfer or transmission of knowledge and expertise. Synonyms for "trans" include "cross", "interchange", "exchange" or "transmit". "JPN" stands for Japan, hence synonyms for it would be "Japanese" or "Nipponese". "INST" is an abbreviation of the word "institute", which can be replaced by synonyms such as "organization", "foundation" or "academy". Lastly, "MET" stands for "metals", synonyms for which could include "metallic", "minerals" or "alloys". Therefore, alternative expressions for the term "TRANS JPN INST MET" could be "Cross Japan Organization of Alloys" or "Interchangeable Nipponese Academy of Minerals."