Translation guide
The idea that all humans are connected as siblings, often used in philosophical, religious, or idealistic contexts. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through set phrases, idiomatic expressions, and descriptive explanations rather than a single common word.
Expressing the philosophical or religious ideal that all people are brothers and sisters, transcending nationality, race, or creed.
A four-character compound literally meaning 'four seas, same siblings.' It is a classical, idealistic expression for universal brotherhood, often used in speeches or writings about world peace.
彼の演説は四海同胞の精神に満ちていた。
His speech was filled with the spirit of universal brotherhood.
A common saying meaning 'all humanity are brothers.' It is more colloquial than 四海同胞 and often used in everyday conversations about human solidarity.
人類みな兄弟という考え方は、多くの宗教で見られる。
The idea that all humanity are brothers is found in many religions.
Literally 'world siblings.' Similar to 四海同胞 but less common. Used in idealistic contexts.
世界同胞の理念は、国際協力の基盤となる。
The ideal of universal brotherhood forms the foundation of international cooperation.
A four-character compound meaning 'to view all with equal benevolence.' It conveys impartial love for all humanity, often used in Confucian or ethical contexts.
一視同仁の心を持って人々に接する。
Treat people with a spirit of universal brotherhood and impartial benevolence.
Describing the sense of shared humanity and mutual support, often in social or political contexts.
Literally 'love for humanity.' It is a common term for philanthropy or humanitarian love, often used in discussions of ethics and social justice.
彼女の行動は人類愛に基づいている。
Her actions are based on love for humanity.
Means 'fraternal love' or 'brotherly love.' It can refer to love among compatriots or, in a broader sense, all humans as siblings.
Since there is no single everyday word for 'universal brotherhood,' you can explain it as 'the idea that all people are connected as family.' This is often clearer than using a set phrase.
すべての人間は家族のように結びついているという考え方
the idea that all humans are connected like family
Referring to the concept in religious teachings, such as the brotherhood of all believers or the oneness of humanity under God.
Means 'brotherly love.' In Christian contexts, it often translates 'brotherly love' (philadelphia) and can extend to universal brotherhood.
キリスト教では兄弟愛が重要な教えです。
In Christianity, brotherly love is an important teaching.
Literally 'siblings as children of God.' Used in religious contexts to express the idea that all humans are brothers and sisters under God.
私たちは皆、神の子としての同胞です。
We are all brothers and sisters as children of God.
Directly translating 'universal brotherhood' as 普遍的な兄弟関係 (fuhenteki na kyōdai kankei) sounds unnatural and overly literal. Use the set phrases or descriptive strategies above.
四海同胞 is formal and literary, suitable for speeches or essays. 人類みな兄弟 is more conversational and can be used in everyday talk about human solidarity. Choose based on context.
同胞愛の精神で難民を支援する。
Support refugees in the spirit of brotherly love.