Translation guide
Refers to organized efforts to advance women's rights and equality. In Japanese, the term is often expressed as a compound noun or phrase, and context determines whether it refers to the historical movement, ongoing activism, or a specific organization.
The organized effort to achieve equality for women in society, politics, and the workplace.
Standard term for the women's movement as a social or political movement. Neutral and widely understood.
She is known as a leader of the women's movement.
The women's movement contributed greatly to gaining suffrage.
Literally 'women's liberation movement.' Often used for the feminist movement of the 1960s-70s or radical activism. Slightly more historical or ideological.
In the 1970s, the women's liberation movement gained momentum worldwide.
Feminist movement. Often used in academic or activist contexts. Can imply a broader ideological stance.
The feminist movement includes diverse opinions.
A named organization advocating for women's rights.
When referring to a specific group, it's common to use the group's name followed by a descriptor like 女性団体 (women's organization) or 女性運動団体 (women's movement organization).
A women's organization called 'New Women's Association' was established.
Local, community-based efforts for women's rights, not necessarily a large-scale movement.
The English phrase 'women's movement' can sound unnatural if translated word-for-word as 女の動き or 女性の動き. Use the established terms 女性運動 or 女性解放運動 instead.
女性運動 (women's movement) focuses on organized activism, while フェミニズム (feminism) is the broader ideology. In Japanese, フェミニズム運動 is used when emphasizing the ideological aspect.
She participates as a volunteer in women's support activities.