Translation guide
The practice of avoiding all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and often other animal-derived items. In Japanese, the concept is commonly expressed with the loanword ヴィーガニズム or explained through diet and lifestyle descriptions.
veganism (general concept)
Referring to the philosophy or lifestyle of avoiding all animal products.
The direct loanword for 'veganism', widely understood in activist and health-conscious circles.
Veganism is not just a diet; it's a lifestyle.
Literally 'complete vegetarianism', a more formal Japanese term often used in written contexts.
A noun phrase meaning 'being vegan', often used to describe the state or practice.
Focusing on the food aspect of veganism, i.e., eating no animal products.
Short for 'complete vegetarian diet', commonly used to describe vegan eating habits.
She practices a vegan diet for her health.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'avoiding animal products', useful when explaining veganism to someone unfamiliar with the term.
Vegan food/diet, a casual compound word often seen in restaurant menus or blogs.
Emphasizing the moral or philosophical reasons behind veganism.
A way of life that respects animal rights, often used in ethical discussions.
He chose veganism as a way of life that respects animal rights.
A stance against animal exploitation, common in activist contexts.
Since ヴィーガニズム is not universally known, you may need to explain it as 「動物性のものを一切使わない考え方」(a philosophy of not using any animal-derived things).
Veganism is a philosophy of not using any animal-derived things at all.
Vegetarianism (菜食主義) often allows dairy and eggs, while veganism (完全菜食主義) excludes all animal products. Clarify the difference if needed.
Veganism is becoming more popular in Japan.
She wrote a book about veganism.
Complete vegetarianism is a philosophy of not consuming any animal products.
Being vegan has a positive impact on the environment.
Avoiding animal products might be difficult at first.
This restaurant offers vegan food.
From a stance against animal exploitation, she doesn't use leather products either.
Vegetarians may eat dairy products, but vegans don't eat them at all.