Translation guide
A political ideology emphasizing assertive foreign policy and promotion of democracy. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword ネオコン or the full term 新保守主義.
Referring to the political movement or set of ideas known as neoconservatism.
The most common way to refer to neoconservatism in Japanese, often used in news and casual discussion. It is an abbreviation of ネオコンサバティズム.
彼はネオコンの考え方に影響を受けている。
He is influenced by neoconservative ideas.
The formal Japanese translation. Used in academic or detailed political analysis.
新保守主義は外交政策に重点を置く。
Neoconservatism places emphasis on foreign policy.
The full loanword, rarely used; ネオコン is preferred.
ネオコンサバティズムという言葉はアメリカで生まれた。
The term neoconservatism originated in the United States.
Referring to a person who supports neoconservatism.
Can refer to both the ideology and its supporters. Context clarifies the meaning.
あの政治家はネオコンだ。
That politician is a neocon.
Formal term for a neoconservative person.
彼は新保守主義者として知られている。
He is known as a neoconservative.
ネオコン is widely understood in Japanese political discourse, especially when discussing U.S. politics. It can be used as a noun or na-adjective (e.g., ネオコンな政策).
ネオコンな政策を批判する。
Criticize neoconservative policies.