主義 (しゅぎ, shugi) Japanese meaning: principle | Kotomoraを
曲
げ
なかっ
た
。
He stuck to his principles.
Capitalism is adopted in many countries.
Usage patterns
〈事〉主義を貫くto stick firmly to one's principles
He stuck firmly to his pacifist principles until the end.
〈事〉主義に反するto go against one's principles
That action goes against my principles.
主義を曲げないto not compromise one's principles
She never compromises her principles.
Expressions
事なかれ主義principle of not rocking the boat; letting sleeping dogs lie; avoiding trouble at all costs
イデオロギー
N1
主義 names a specific stance or -ism (e.g. 資本主義), whereas イデオロギー refers more generally to the whole belief system underlying such stances.
主義 names a codified doctrine or -ism (e.g. 資本主義), while 理念 is a broader, less rigid guiding ideal.
主義 refers to a systematized doctrine or -ism (e.g. individualism), while 信念 is a personal conviction that need not form a formal system.
封建主義
N1
exclusivism; exclusionism
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capitalism
militarism
advocate; ideologist; ideologue · -ist (adherent) · socialist; communist; anarchist
anti-communism, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism
Three Principles of the People
three noes principle; principle of indolence, indifference, and irresponsibility
