Translation guide
Describes a person, group, or ideology that opposes political or social progress and wants to return to a previous state of society. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the word 反動的 (はんどうてき), but other terms exist for specific contexts.
To describe a person, policy, or ideology that is reactionary in a political or social sense.
The standard adjective meaning 'reactionary'. It can describe people, ideas, movements, etc. Often used in political contexts.
He is a reactionary politician.
The policy was criticized as reactionary.
A noun meaning 'reactionary' (a person who holds reactionary views). More specific than 反動的.
He is known as a reactionary.
A compound meaning 'conservative reaction' or 'reactionary conservatism'. Often used to describe a political stance that combines conservatism with reactionary elements.
The group takes a conservative reactionary stance.
Means 'reactionary' in the sense of wanting to revive old systems or customs. More literary and less common in everyday political discourse.
Reactionary ideas are supported by some.
The English word 'reactionary' does not mean 'reactive' or 'responsive'. Translating it as 反応的な (はんのうてきな) would be incorrect. Use 反動的 for the political meaning.