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.
彼女は女性運動のリーダーとして知られている。
She is known as a leader of the women's movement.
女性運動は参政権獲得に大きく貢献した。
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.
1970年代、女性解放運動が世界中で盛り上がった。
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.
フェミニズム運動は多様な意見を含んでいる。
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).
「新しい女の会」という女性団体が設立された。
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.
Literally 'activities for women.' A flexible phrase for local initiatives, workshops, or support groups.
地域で女性のための活動を始めた。
I started activities for women in the community.
Women's support activities. Often used for NGOs or volunteer groups focusing on women's issues.
彼女は女性支援活動にボランティアとして参加している。
She participates as a volunteer in women's support activities.
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.