Translation guide
Expressing that someone holds preconceived, often negative, opinions about a person or group without fair reason. Japanese uses adjectives, verbs, and set phrases to describe prejudice, bias, or discrimination.
He is prejudiced against foreigners.
Means 'full of prejudice'. Used to describe attitudes, remarks, or views that are heavily biased.
That remark is full of prejudice.
Means 'biased' or 'one-sided'. Can be used for prejudice, but also for any kind of bias. Often used in '偏った見方' (biased view).
His opinion is biased.
Means 'discriminatory'. Stronger than just prejudice; implies actions or attitudes that discriminate. Often used in legal or social contexts.
That policy is discriminatory.
Specifying the target of prejudice, such as race, gender, or nationality.
Pattern: [target] に対して偏見がある. Natural way to say 'have prejudice against ~'.
She has a prejudice against men.
Pattern: [target] を差別する. Means 'discriminate against ~'. More active than just holding prejudice.
Expressing a favorable bias or preference that may be unfair.
Describing someone who is stubbornly prejudiced and unwilling to change.
Literally 'head is hard'. Means 'stubborn' or 'inflexible'. Often used for someone who won't change their prejudiced views.
He is prejudiced and won't accept new ideas.
Means 'one's thinking is rigid/fixed'. Used for deep-seated prejudice.
The English phrase 'be prejudiced' is a state, but directly translating it as '偏見されている' is unnatural. Use '偏見を持っている' or '偏見がある' instead.
偏見 (prejudice) refers to biased attitudes or beliefs, while 差別 (discrimination) refers to actions or treatment based on those biases. 差別 is stronger and often implies unfair treatment.
That company discriminates against women.
He is biased toward his own son.
Her thinking is rigid and she can't let go of her prejudices.