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.
His anti-Japanese remarks became a problem.
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.
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.
He is famous for being anti-Japanese.
Referring to discriminatory actions or prejudice against Japanese people.
Describing organized protests, boycotts, or political movements against Japan.
Referring to a government's or organization's official stance against Japan.
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.
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.
The incident triggered anti-Japanese sentiment.
The establishment of an anti-Japanese regime is feared.