Translation guide
The right-facing swastika (卍) is a Buddhist symbol in Japan, often seen on maps to mark temples. It is distinct from the Nazi swastika, which is tilted and left-facing.
The learner wants to know what the right-facing swastika means in Japan, especially on maps.
The learner wants to clarify the difference between the Buddhist symbol and the Nazi symbol.
Literally 'reverse swastika', used to refer to the Nazi swastika, which is left-facing and tilted.
ナチスのマークは逆卍です。
The Nazi mark is a reverse swastika.
In Japan, the manji (卍) is a common Buddhist symbol and is not associated with Nazism. However, Western visitors may misunderstand it. When explaining, emphasize it is a religious symbol of peace and good luck.
On maps, the swastika mark indicates a temple.
The German word 'Hakenkreuz' used in Japanese to specifically refer to the Nazi symbol.
ハーケンクロイツは卍とは全く別のものです。
The Hakenkreuz is completely different from the manji.