Translation guide
The ideology and practices of the Nazi Party and Nazi Germany. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the borrowed term ナチズム or the more formal 国家社会主義.
ナチズム
Nazism
Referring to the political doctrine of National Socialism
The most common and direct translation, a loanword from English/German. Used in both academic and everyday contexts.
ナチズムは人種差別的なイデオロギーだ。
Nazism is a racist ideology.
The formal Japanese translation of 'National Socialism'. Often used in historical or political science contexts.
国家社会主義はドイツで生まれた。
National Socialism was born in Germany.
Literally 'Nazi ideology'. Used when specifically emphasizing the ideological aspect rather than the movement or regime.
彼の研究はナチス・イデオロギーの起源に焦点を当てている。
His research focuses on the origins of Nazi ideology.
Referring to the historical period, government, or political movement
Often used as a shorthand for the Nazi regime or the Nazis as a group. Can be combined with other words like 政権 (regime) or 時代 (era).
ナチスは1933年に政権を握った。
The Nazis seized power in 1933.
Specifically refers to Nazi Germany as a state. Common in historical discussions.
ナチス・ドイツは第二次世界大戦を引き起こした。
Nazi Germany started World War II.
Means 'Nazi regime' or 'Nazi system'. Used in political analysis.
ナチズム体制下で多くの人々が迫害された。
Many people were persecuted under the Nazi regime.