Translation guide
The belief that some races are superior to others, and the discrimination or prejudice based on this belief. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific terms for racial discrimination, prejudice, and related social issues.
The general concept of racism as discrimination or prejudice based on race.
The most common and direct translation for 'racism' as racial discrimination. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
Racism is unacceptable.
He is against racism.
Specifically refers to racial prejudice or bias, often used in discussions about unconscious bias.
Education is necessary to eliminate racial prejudice.
Loanword from English, used in academic or activist contexts. Less common in everyday speech.
We discussed the issue of racism.
Racism embedded in social systems, laws, or institutions.
Describing a person who holds racist views or a racist attitude.
A person who advocates or practices racism. Formal and direct.
He is said to be a racist.
Adjectival phrase meaning 'racist' (modifying a noun). Used to describe actions, remarks, policies, etc.
Loanword for 'racist' (person). Used in casual or activist contexts, sometimes with a negative connotation.
Intense dislike or fear of people from other races or countries.
While レイシズム exists, it is less common and may sound academic or foreign. In most contexts, use 人種差別 for the concept of racial discrimination.
人種差別 (racial discrimination) is based on perceived biological race, while 民族差別 (ethnic discrimination) is based on ethnicity or cultural groups. In Japanese, these are sometimes distinguished, but 人種差別 is the broader term.
Laws were enacted to correct institutional discrimination.
His racist remarks became a problem.
あの人は完全なレイシストだ。
That person is a complete racist.
The rise of xenophobia is a concern.