Translation guide
The English word 'moderates' can refer to people with moderate political views, the act of making something less extreme, or overseeing discussions. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Referring to individuals or groups who hold centrist or non-extreme political positions.
Standard term for political moderates, often used in news and formal contexts.
穏健派の政治家が選ばれた。
A moderate politician was elected.
Literally 'middle way faction', emphasizes centrism.
彼は中道派の意見を代表している。
He represents the views of the moderates.
A more general phrase meaning 'moderate people', not limited to politics.
穏健な人々は対話を重視する。
Moderates value dialogue.
The act of reducing intensity, severity, or extremeness of something like tone, behavior, or conditions.
Transitive verb meaning 'to soften' or 'to moderate'. Used for tone, pain, conditions, etc.
彼は批判の口調を和らげた。
He moderated his critical tone.
Formal term for easing or mitigating, often used for regulations, tensions, or symptoms.
政府は規制を緩和した。
The government moderated the regulations.
Means 'to suppress' or 'to hold back', used for moderating emotions or impulses.
The act of facilitating or regulating a debate, meeting, or online community.
Used for moderating a panel, debate, or formal meeting.
彼女が討論会を司会した。
She moderated the debate.
Means 'to facilitate' or 'to move forward', used for less formal meetings or events.
会議をスムーズに進行した。
He moderated the meeting smoothly.
General term for managing or administering, often used for online forums or communities.
彼は掲示板を管理している。
He moderates the message board.
感情を抑えて話した。
He spoke moderating his emotions.