Translation guide
The ideology and political movement associated with the Nazi Party in Germany. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by a direct loanword or a translated term. The concept is almost always discussed in historical or political contexts.
Referring to the political ideology of National Socialism as practiced in Germany under Hitler.
The most common term for the ideology itself, derived from 'Nazism'. Used in academic and general contexts.
ナチズムは人種差別的なイデオロギーだ。
Nazism is a racist ideology.
Literally 'Nazi ideology'. Used when specifically emphasizing the ideological aspect.
彼の思想はナチス・イデオロギーに影響されている。
His thinking is influenced by Nazi ideology.
The term 国家主義 (こっかしゅぎ) means 'nationalism' or 'statism' in a general sense and does not specifically refer to National Socialism. Be careful not to use it when you mean the Nazi ideology.
The direct translation of 'National Socialism'. More formal and often used in historical or political science texts.
国家社会主義はドイツで生まれた。
National Socialism was born in Germany.