Translation guide
The concept of ruling or controlling the entire world. In Japanese, this is often expressed through compound nouns or set phrases, commonly appearing in fictional or rhetorical contexts.
Expressing the idea of ruling the entire world, often in a dramatic or fictional sense.
Using 'world domination' hyperbolically, e.g., in business or personal ambition.
A verb phrase meaning 'to dominate the world'. More natural in casual, exaggerated statements than the noun form.
この新技術で世界を支配できる！
With this new technology, we can achieve world domination!
征服 (conquest) implies taking over by force, often in a military or villainous context. 支配 (domination/rule) is broader and can refer to political, economic, or cultural control. For most 'world domination' scenarios, 世界征服 is the default choice.
世界征服は悪役の典型的な目標だ。
World conquest is a typical goal for villains.
その会社は世界支配を目指している。
That company is aiming for world domination.
The most common and direct translation, literally 'world conquest'. Used in anime, games, and casual speech about taking over the world.
悪の組織が世界征服を企んでいる。
An evil organization is plotting world domination.
Literally 'world control/rule'. Slightly more formal and emphasizes the act of governing or dominating rather than conquering.
その独裁者は世界支配を夢見ていた。
The dictator dreamed of world domination.
Uses 'Earth' instead of 'world', giving a slightly more sci-fi or planetary connotation. Less common than 世界征服.
エイリアンが地球支配を狙っている。
Aliens are aiming for world domination.
Verb form of 世界征服. Often used in playful or villainous contexts.
彼は冗談で「世界を征服する」と言った。
He jokingly said, 'I will take over the world.'