Translation guide
The concept of internationalism—cooperation, understanding, or a worldview transcending national boundaries—is expressed in Japanese through nouns, adjectives, and set phrases. The most common term is 国際主義, but depending on nuance, other words like インターナショナリズム or 国際化 may be more natural.
The principle of cooperation among nations, often in politics or ideology.
Standard term for internationalism as a political principle or ideology. Neutral and widely understood.
彼は国際主義の立場を取っている。
He takes a stance of internationalism.
国際主義は平和につながる。
Internationalism leads to peace.
Loanword from English, often used in academic or political contexts. Slightly more abstract or Western-sounding.
インターナショナリズムの概念は19世紀に広まった。
The concept of internationalism spread in the 19th century.
Emphasizes international cooperation and harmony. Used in diplomatic or historical contexts.
戦後、日本は国際協調主義を掲げた。
After the war, Japan advocated international cooperationism.
A mindset that values global perspectives, cultural exchange, or being worldly.
Refers to having an international sensibility or global mindset. Common in everyday speech about personal qualities.
彼女は国際感覚が豊かだ。
She has a strong international sensibility.
留学で国際感覚を身につけたい。
I want to develop an international outlook through studying abroad.
Literally 'international perspective.' Used when talking about broadening one's view.
国際的な視野を持つ人材が求められている。
People with an international perspective are in demand.
The trend or policy of increasing international interaction, often in business or society.
Internationalization. The most common term for making something more international, like a company or city.
この会社は国際化を進めている。
This company is promoting internationalization.
国際化が進むにつれて、英語の重要性が増している。
As internationalization advances, the importance of English is increasing.
Globalization. Often overlaps with internationalization but emphasizes worldwide integration.
A movement or style that incorporates international influences, especially in early 20th-century arts.
Same word as political internationalism, but context makes it clear. Used for artistic movements like in architecture or literature.
この建築は国際主義の影響を受けている。
This architecture is influenced by internationalism.
International Style, specifically the architectural movement. Loanword phrase.
インターナショナル・スタイルは20世紀の建築を支配した。
The International Style dominated 20th-century architecture.
国際主義 is an ideology or principle, while 国際化 is a process or state of becoming international. Don't use 国際主義 when you mean 'making something international.'
会社の国際化を進める。
Promote the internationalization of the company.
彼の国際主義は尊敬に値する。
His internationalism is worthy of respect.
While understood, the loanword インターナショナリズム can sound academic or stiff. In most everyday contexts, 国際主義 or 国際感覚 are more natural.
Cosmopolitanism, often used in philosophical or academic discussions. Less common in daily conversation.
コスモポリタニズムは古代ギリシャに起源を持つ。
Cosmopolitanism has its origins in ancient Greece.
Due to globalization, traditional culture is being lost.