Translation guide
The political and social philosophy favoring traditional institutions and gradual change. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 保守主義, but the concept also appears in political labels like 保守派 and in broader cultural attitudes like 保守的.
The political philosophy that emphasizes tradition, stability, and gradual change.
Standard term for political conservatism. Used in academic and formal contexts.
彼は保守主義の立場を取っている。
He takes a conservative stance.
Often used as a prefix or in compounds to mean 'conservative' in a political sense.
保守政党が選挙で勝った。
The conservative party won the election.
Refers to the conservative faction or wing within a group or political spectrum.
党内の保守派が反対している。
The conservative faction within the party is opposed.
A tendency to resist change and prefer traditional ways, not necessarily political.
Adjectival noun meaning 'conservative' in attitude or approach. Can describe people, ideas, or cultures.
彼は考え方が保守的だ。
He has a conservative way of thinking.
この会社は保守的な経営方針を取っている。
This company takes a conservative management approach.
Means 'traditional'. Often used when conservatism is about preserving customs rather than political ideology.
An economic stance favoring low taxes, reduced government spending, and minimal debt.
Specifically refers to fiscal conservatism. Used in economic and political discussions.
彼は財政保守主義を主張している。
He advocates fiscal conservatism.
Means 'austerity' or 'tight fiscal policy', often associated with fiscal conservatism.
政府は緊縮財政を実施した。
The government implemented austerity measures.
Emphasis on traditional social values and norms, often regarding family, religion, and morality.
Direct translation for social conservatism. Used in political and sociological contexts.
その政治家は社会保守主義の立場だ。
That politician holds a social conservative position.
Describes the emphasis on traditional values, a key aspect of social conservatism.
彼の政策は伝統的価値観の重視に基づいている。
His policies are based on an emphasis on traditional values.
保守 is a noun often used in compounds (保守政党 conservative party), while 保守的 is an adjectival noun describing a conservative quality (保守的な考え方 conservative way of thinking). Use 保守 for political entities and 保守的 for attitudes or characteristics.
In English, 'conservatism' often implies a political stance. In Japanese, 保守的 can simply mean cautious or traditional in non-political contexts, like a conservative estimate or dress style. Be aware of context to avoid over-politicizing.
She holds traditional values.