Translation guide
The idea that all human beings belong to a single community, often emphasizing global citizenship, cultural openness, and universal values.
Expressing the philosophical or political idea that all people are part of a single global community.
The most direct loanword for 'cosmopolitanism', widely understood in academic and intellectual contexts.
His philosophy is based on cosmopolitanism.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'world citizen-ism'. Used in political theory and philosophy.
Cosmopolitanism emphasizes solidarity across borders.
A less common variant using 'Earth citizen' instead of 'world citizen'. Sometimes used in environmental or globalist discourse.
The idea of cosmopolitanism is linked to environmental issues.
Describing a person's attitude of being comfortable with different cultures, well-traveled, and free from local prejudices.
A common phrase meaning 'having a rich international sensibility'. Used to describe someone who is worldly and culturally aware.
She has a cosmopolitan outlook and easily adapts to any culture.
Literally 'open to the world'. Used to describe a mindset, community, or policy that embraces global connections.
Referring to the ethical position that moral obligations extend beyond national borders, often contrasted with patriotism or nationalism.
Means 'ethics beyond the nation-state'. Used in academic or philosophical discussions of cosmopolitanism.
Cosmopolitanism advocates an ethics that transcends the nation-state.
A proverbial phrase meaning 'all humanity are brothers'. Conveys a universal brotherhood ideal, though less formal than 'cosmopolitanism'.
In Japanese, コスモポリタニズム focuses on individual identity and moral universalism, while 国際主義 (こくさいしゅぎ, internationalism) emphasizes cooperation between nations. Use コスモポリタニズム for philosophical discussions, and 国際主義 for political or institutional contexts.
Directly translating 'cosmopolitanism' as 世界主義 (せかいしゅぎ) is possible but rare and may be confused with 'globalism' in a economic sense. Stick to the loanword or 世界市民主義 for clarity.
Adjectival noun meaning 'cosmopolitan' (person or attitude). Often used to describe cities or individuals.
Tokyo is a very cosmopolitan city.
He has a cosmopolitan way of thinking.
His belief that 'all humanity are brothers' aligns with cosmopolitanism.