Translation guide
A person who supports feminism, or an advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
Referring to someone who believes in and advocates for gender equality, especially women's rights.
The most common and direct translation. Can be used for both men and women. Note that in Japanese, it sometimes carries a slightly negative or radical connotation depending on context, but is widely understood.
Literally 'women's liberation theorist/advocate'. More academic or historical, often associated with the women's liberation movement.
Literally 'gender equality advocate'. Very formal and rarely used in conversation. More of a dictionary definition.
Describing something as feminist, such as a movement, perspective, or work.
Use フェミニスト as a noun modifier with の. This is the most natural way to say 'feminist' as an adjective.
In Japanese, フェミニスト can sometimes be perceived as radical or confrontational, especially in conservative contexts. Some people may avoid the label even if they support gender equality. When in doubt, describing beliefs rather than using the label may be safer.
I am for gender equality.
She is a passionate feminist.
He says he is a feminist.
She is known as a women's liberation advocate.
He is active as a gender equality advocate.
She gave her opinion from a feminist perspective.
Using 'feminism' as a modifier. Slightly more academic, referring to the ideology rather than the person.
This is an important feminist concept.