Translation guide
The tendency to assert opinions as if they were facts, without considering evidence or other viewpoints. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through nouns describing the attitude, adjectives for describing people or statements, and set phrases.
To describe a person's dogmatic attitude or mindset, often in formal or critical contexts.
A direct translation of 'dogmatism', used in philosophical or critical discussions. It implies making assertions based solely on one's own judgment without objective evidence.
His argument is nothing but dogmatism.
Literally 'doctrine-ism', often used for ideological or religious dogmatism. Common in political or academic contexts.
That political party has fallen into dogmatism.
Self-righteousness; the belief that one's own views are always correct. Often used to criticize someone's attitude.
I can't stand his dogmatic attitude.
Arbitrary decision or assertion; doing something based solely on one's own judgment. Can imply dogmatism when used in context of opinions.
That's an opinion based on dogmatism.
To characterize someone or their words as rigidly adhering to a belief without openness to discussion.
Adjectival form meaning 'dogmatic' or 'arbitrary'. Commonly used to describe opinions, attitudes, or people.
His opinions are dogmatic.
Adjectival form of '教条主義', meaning 'doctrinaire' or 'dogmatic'. Often used in ideological contexts.
Self-righteous, dogmatic in a way that ignores others' perspectives. Strongly negative connotation.
Literally 'head is hard', meaning stubborn or inflexible. A common, casual way to describe someone who won't consider other views.
Inflexible, unable to adapt. Can describe a dogmatic person who sticks rigidly to rules or beliefs.
To describe the action of making dogmatic statements or insisting on one's opinion without evidence.
To assert something as if it were decided; to jump to a conclusion and state it as fact. Very common in everyday speech.
He always dogmatically dismisses other people's opinions.
To declare definitively; to state something with finality. Can imply dogmatism when used without evidence.
To impose one's opinion on others; to force a view. Often used when someone is dogmatic in pushing their beliefs.
Words like 独断論 or 教条主義 are formal and rarely used in everyday conversation. In casual contexts, use phrases like 頭が固い or 決めつける to convey the idea of dogmatism naturally.
He always talks so dogmatically, you can't have a conversation with him.
独断的 emphasizes arbitrary judgment without basis. 教条的 implies adherence to a doctrine or ideology. 独善的 adds a layer of self-righteousness and disregard for others. Choose based on the nuance you want to convey.
I oppose his arbitrary (dogmatic) decision.
You should change your dogmatic attitude.
I disagree with his dogmatic way of thinking.
Everyone was appalled by her dogmatic remarks.
He's so dogmatic, you can't have a discussion with him.
He's so dogmatic that he won't accept new ideas.
It's not good to be dogmatic when you don't know yet.
彼はそれが真実だと言い切った。
He dogmatically asserted that it was the truth.
I wish you'd stop dogmatically imposing your ideas on others.
教条的な教育は学生の創造性を損なう。
Dogmatic education harms students' creativity.
A self-righteous (dogmatic) leader loses the trust of subordinates.