Translation guide
The belief in an imminent end of the world, often involving divine judgment and the establishment of a new order. This concept is expressed in Japanese through specific religious terms, historical references, and descriptive phrases.
To refer to the general religious doctrine or belief system about the end of the world, especially in Abrahamic contexts.
To describe a secular or broader sense of expecting a world-altering disaster or radical change, not necessarily religious.
In Japanese, the concept of apocalypticism is almost always tied to religious or historical contexts. For casual or metaphorical use (e.g., 'zombie apocalypticism'), it's better to use descriptive phrases like ゾンビによる世界の終わり (zombie ni yoru sekai no owari).
He has a strong interest in apocalypticism.
Literally 'end-times thought'. Often used to describe apocalyptic ideas or movements, especially in historical or sociological contexts.
Apocalypticism was widespread in medieval Europe.
Specifically refers to apocalyptic thought derived from the Book of Revelation (黙示録). Used in Christian theological contexts.
Apocalyptic thought has greatly influenced the Christian view of the end times.
The movie depicts an apocalypticism brought on by nuclear war.
A straightforward, non-technical phrase meaning 'believing in the end of the world'. Useful for explaining the concept in simple terms.
Their group promotes apocalypticism.