Translation guide
The belief or practice of deliberately keeping certain people, groups, or ideas out of a community, activity, or domain. In Japanese, this concept is usually expressed through specific terms for exclusion, discrimination, or closed-mindedness rather than a single direct equivalent.
Expressing the act or policy of excluding people or groups from participation or membership.
The most direct translation, meaning 'principle of exclusion' or 'exclusivism'. Used in social, political, or ideological contexts.
そのグループは排他主義で知られている。
That group is known for its exclusionism.
A general noun/verb meaning 'exclusion' or 'removal'. Often used in contexts of social exclusion or purging.
彼は社会からの排除を経験した。
He experienced exclusion from society.
Refers to the quality of being closed or exclusive, often describing a group or community that is unwelcoming to outsiders.
この村の閉鎖性は問題だ。
The exclusionism of this village is a problem.
Excluding people based on race, gender, nationality, or other inherent traits.
The general term for 'discrimination'. Often used in legal and social contexts to describe exclusionary practices.
人種差別は許されない。
Racial exclusionism is unacceptable.
An adjective meaning 'exclusionary' or 'xenophobic', often used to describe attitudes or policies.
The practice of excluding certain styles, ideas, or people from a particular field or discipline.
Literally 'to shut the gate', meaning to exclude outsiders or new entrants. Used metaphorically for closed communities or fields.
その学会は新しい理論に門戸を閉ざしている。
That academic society practices exclusionism against new theories.
An adjective meaning 'exclusive' or 'cliquish'. Often used to describe groups or attitudes that reject outsiders.
排他的な芸術コミュニティ
an exclusionist art community
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'exclusionism' in all contexts. Choose the term that best fits the specific type of exclusion you mean.
I oppose exclusionist policies.