Translation guide
How to express a biased, preconceived, or unfair judgment in Japanese, from casual remarks to formal accusations.
Expressing that someone has a preconceived or unfair opinion about a person or group.
The most common and direct word for 'prejudice' or 'biased view'. Can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
He has a prejudice against foreigners.
Please give me an unbiased opinion.
Refers to a preconception or assumption made before knowing the facts. Often used when someone jumps to conclusions.
I want you to listen without preconceptions.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'to view through colored glasses', i.e., to have a biased view. Often used in the phrase 色眼鏡で見られる (to be viewed with prejudice).
He always looks at people through colored glasses.
Describing an opinion formed solely on stereotypes or group characteristics.
Literally 'biased opinion'. A straightforward way to say someone's view is not fair or balanced.
I think that's a biased opinion.
Means 'jumping to a conclusion' or 'labeling' someone unfairly. Often used when someone is being judgmental without evidence.
It's not good to jump to conclusions.
An opinion that shows discrimination based on race, gender, etc.
偏見 (へんけん) is a stronger, often negative prejudice against a group. 先入観 (せんにゅうかん) is a preconception or assumption that may not be negative, just uninformed. Use 偏見 for discrimination, 先入観 for jumping to conclusions.
Don't judge people by prejudice.
If you have preconceptions, you can't see the truth.
The direct translation 'prejudiced opinion' as 偏見のある意見 is understandable but less natural than simply 偏見 or 偏った意見. Use the shorter forms for fluency.
That article is full of prejudiced opinions.