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.
彼の思想はコスモポリタニズムに基づいている。
His philosophy is based on cosmopolitanism.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'world citizen-ism'. Used in political theory and philosophy.
世界市民主義は国境を越えた連帯を重視する。
Cosmopolitanism emphasizes solidarity across borders.
A less common variant using 'Earth citizen' instead of 'world citizen'. Sometimes used in environmental or globalist discourse.
地球市民主義の考え方は環境問題と結びついている。
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.
彼女は国際感覚が豊かで、どんな文化にもすぐ馴染める。
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.
彼は世界に開かれた考え方を持っている。
He has a cosmopolitan way of thinking.
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.
コスモポリタニズムは国家を超えた倫理を提唱する。
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'.
彼の「人類みな兄弟」という信念は、コスモポリタニズムに通じる。
His belief that 'all humanity are brothers' aligns with 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.
東京はとてもコスモポリタンな都市だ。
Tokyo is a very cosmopolitan city.