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現実主義 (げんじつしゅぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
realism
Refers to a practical, realistic attitude or way of thinking, often contrasted with idealism or romanticism. Can be used as a noun or as a no-adjective modifying another noun.
に
立た
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政せい
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決き
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We should decide policies based on realism.
Kanji 現 present, existing, actual 義 righteousness, justice, morality Similar words 理り 想そう 主しゅ 義ぎ 理想主義 means 'idealism', the opposite of 現実主義. While 現実主義 focuses on practical realities, 理想主義 emphasizes ideals and principles.
現げん 実じつ 的てき 現実的 is a na-adjective meaning 'realistic' or 'practical', often used to describe a specific approach or solution, whereas 現実主義 is a broader philosophical stance or attitude.
Etymology Compound of 現実 (genjitsu, 'reality') and 主義 (shugi, 'principle, -ism'). The term is a direct translation of the Western concept of 'realism'.
