also: にっぽんしゅぎ
noun
Japanism; Japanese nationalistic ideological movement
Archaic term referring to a nationalistic ideology that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing traditional Japanese values and rejection of Western influence.
日本主義は明治時代に広まった思想運動の一つだ。
Japanism was one of the ideological movements that spread during the Meiji period.
His paper analyzes in detail the historical background of Japanism.
国粋主義 is a broader term for ultranationalism or extreme patriotism, while 日本主義 specifically refers to the historical ideological movement centered on Japanese traditionalism.
日本精神 refers to the 'Japanese spirit' or ethos, often used in cultural contexts, whereas 日本主義 is a formal ideological label.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading にほんしゅぎ is the most common pronunciation.
Alternate reading using にっぽん, which carries a slightly more nationalistic or emphatic nuance.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 主義 (principle, -ism). The term emerged in the Meiji era as a reaction against rapid Westernization.