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人本主義 (じんぽんしゅぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
humanism ; humanitarianism
A philosophical or ethical stance that places human beings at the center, emphasizing human dignity, welfare, and values. Often used in discussions of social thought, ethics, or political ideology.
彼かれ の 政せい 策さく は 人じん 本ぽん 主しゅ 義ぎ に 基もと づい て いる 。
His policies are based on humanitarianism.
Kanji 義 righteousness, justice, morality Similar words 人じん 道どう 主しゅ 義ぎ 人道主義 also means humanitarianism but often emphasizes compassion and relief of suffering, while 人本主義 focuses more broadly on human-centered values and dignity.
ヒューマニズム ヒューマニズム is a loanword for humanism, often used in cultural or Renaissance contexts, whereas 人本主義 is a native Japanese term used in philosophical and ethical discourse.
Etymology Compound of 人 (human) + 本 (basis, origin) + 主義 (principle, doctrine). The term was likely coined in modern Japanese to express the concept of human-centered philosophy, parallel to Western humanism.
