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.
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.
Nazism is a racist ideology.
The formal Japanese translation of 'National Socialism'. Often used in historical or political science contexts.
National Socialism was born in Germany.
Literally 'Nazi ideology'. Used when specifically emphasizing the ideological aspect rather than the movement or regime.
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).
The Nazis seized power in 1933.
Specifically refers to Nazi Germany as a state. Common in historical discussions.
Means 'Nazi regime' or 'Nazi system'. Used in political analysis.
ナチス (Nazis) refers to the people or the party, while ナチズム (Nazism) refers to the ideology. However, in casual speech, ナチス is often used to mean the ideology or the regime as well.
He is a Nazi.
Nazism is evil. (lit. Nazis are evil.)
Nazi Germany started World War II.
Many people were persecuted under the Nazi regime.