Translation guide
The political doctrine of absolute, unrestricted power, typically held by a monarch. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with 絶対主義 or 絶対王政. For philosophical or ethical absolutism, 絶対論 is used.
A system where a monarch holds unlimited power, not restricted by laws, constitutions, or other institutions.
The standard term for political absolutism as a doctrine or system. Used in historical and political contexts.
Absolutism spread in 17th-century Europe.
Specifically refers to absolute monarchy as a form of government. More concrete than 絶対主義.
Despotism or autocracy; emphasizes arbitrary rule by one person. Overlaps with absolutism but carries a more negative connotation.
Absolutism is a concept opposed to democracy.
A more technical term for absolute monarchy, often used in political science.
Under absolutism, the king's power is not limited.
The belief that certain principles are absolute, universal, and unchanging, especially in ethics or truth.
絶対主義 is the broader term for the doctrine of absolutism, while 絶対王政 specifically refers to the political system of absolute monarchy. Use 絶対主義 when discussing the ideology, and 絶対王政 when referring to the actual form of government.
Do not translate 'absolutism' as 絶対性 (absoluteness) or 絶対 (absolute) alone. These do not convey the political or philosophical doctrine.
French absolutism reached its peak under Louis XIV.
Ethical absolutism claims that standards of right and wrong are universal.
Moral absolutism holds that there are absolute moral rules that must be followed regardless of the situation.