ism in Japanese
ism in Japanese is ズム, 義 — ism means a distinctive belief system, doctrine or movement, especially one treated as rigid or fashionable; usually used dismissively and often in the plural.
ism in Japanese
ズム
Pronounced: zumu
Used to form names of a tendency of action, behaviour, condition, opinion, or state belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology, or principle or lack thereof.
義
Pronounced: gi
Used to form names of a tendency of action, behaviour, condition, opinion, or state belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology, or principle or lack thereof.
What does "ism" mean?
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noun A distinctive belief system, doctrine or movement, especially one treated as rigid or fashionable; usually used dismissively and often in the plural.
"He had no patience for isms of any kind."
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noun A form of prejudice or discrimination based on a group characteristic, such as racism, sexism or ageism, referred to collectively.
"The policy is meant to tackle all the isms at once."
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suffix A word ending used to form nouns meaning a doctrine, a practice, a condition, or a characteristic feature of speech.
"Add -ism to social and you get socialism."
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ism in a sentence
- He had no patience for isms of any kind.
- The course races through a century of isms, from cubism to postmodernism.
- The policy is meant to tackle all the isms at once.
- Training covered the usual isms plus a section on ableism.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ism" in Japanese?
"ism" in Japanese is ズム, 義. ism means: A distinctive belief system, doctrine or movement, especially one treated as rigid or fashionable; usually used dismissively and often in the plural.
How do you pronounce ズム?
"ism" in Japanese is ズム, pronounced "zumu".
How do you use "ism" in a sentence?
Example: "He had no patience for isms of any kind." In Japanese, "ism" is ズム, 義.
Are there other ways to say "ism" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ism": ズム, 義.
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