Translation guide
Expressing opposition or hostility toward Japan, Japanese people, or Japanese culture. This guide covers common Japanese terms and phrases used to describe anti-Japanese sentiment, movements, or attitudes.
Describing a general attitude, ideology, or sentiment that is opposed to Japan or Japanese people.
The most common and direct term for 'anti-Japanese'. It can be used as a noun or adjective to describe sentiments, movements, or policies.
彼の反日的な発言が問題になった。
His anti-Japanese remarks became a problem.
反日感情が高まっている。
Anti-Japanese sentiment is rising.
Literally 'exclusion of Japan/Japanese', often used in historical contexts like immigration acts or boycotts. Slightly more formal and less common than 反日.
排日移民法は1924年に制定された。
The anti-Japanese immigration act was enacted in 1924.
Means 'dislike of Japan' or 'Japan-hater'. More personal and emotional than 反日, often used in casual contexts.
彼は日本嫌いで有名だ。
He is famous for being anti-Japanese.
Referring to discriminatory actions or prejudice against Japanese people.
Directly means 'discrimination against Japanese people'. Used in discussions of racism or prejudice.
海外で日本人差別を経験した。
I experienced anti-Japanese discrimination abroad.
Specifically 'anti-Japanese sentiment', often used in news or political analysis.
その事件が反日感情を引き起こした。
The incident triggered anti-Japanese sentiment.
Describing organized protests, boycotts, or political movements against Japan.
Anti-Japanese demonstration or protest. デモ is a common abbreviation for デモンストレーション.
週末に反日デモが行われた。
An anti-Japanese protest was held over the weekend.
Anti-Japanese movement, often used for sustained campaigns.
反日運動が全国に広がった。
The anti-Japanese movement spread nationwide.
Referring to a government's or organization's official stance against Japan.
Anti-Japanese policy. Used in political or diplomatic contexts.
その国は反日政策をとっている。
That country has adopted an anti-Japanese policy.
Anti-Japanese administration or regime. Less common, used in specific political commentary.
反日政権の樹立が懸念されている。
The establishment of an anti-Japanese regime is feared.
While 反日 can be used adjectivally with の or 的な, directly translating 'anti-Japanese' as 反日本 may sound unnatural. Stick to 反日 or rephrase.
反日的な態度
anti-Japanese attitude
反日 is the general term for anti-Japanese sentiment or ideology. 排日 specifically implies exclusion or expulsion, often used in historical contexts like immigration laws. In modern usage, 反日 is far more common.