Translation guide
The belief in social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. In Japanese, the term is often used as a loanword, but related concepts like gender equality and women's rights are also common.
Referring to the ideology or movement advocating for women's rights and gender equality.
Emphasizing the desired outcome of equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender.
Describing a person who supports feminism.
While フェミニズム is a direct translation, it can sometimes carry a political or activist connotation. 男女平等 is a more neutral, everyday term for gender equality as a principle or goal.
男女平等は大切だ。
Gender equality is important.
フェミニズムについて議論する。
Discuss feminism.
The most direct translation, a loanword from English. Widely understood, especially in academic and activist contexts.
彼女はフェミニズムについて研究している。
She is researching feminism.
Literally 'gender equality principle'. A more formal, native Japanese term often used in legal or policy contexts.
男女平等主義は基本的人権の一つだ。
Gender equality is a fundamental human right.
Women's liberation movement. Refers specifically to the historical and ongoing activism for women's rights.
1970年代に女性解放運動が盛んになった。
The women's liberation movement became active in the 1970s.
Gender equality. A common term in everyday conversation, education, and policy. More concrete than 'feminism'.
この会社は男女平等を推進している。
This company promotes gender equality.
Gender equality using the loanword 'gender'. Common in international development and academic contexts.
ジェンダー平等はSDGsの目標の一つです。
Gender equality is one of the SDG goals.
Loanword for 'feminist'. Neutral in tone, commonly used.
彼は自分をフェミニストだと言っている。
He says he is a feminist.
A more formal, literal translation: 'gender equality advocate'. Rarely used in casual speech.
彼女は熱心な男女平等主義者だ。
She is a passionate advocate for gender equality.