pacifism in Japanese

pacifism in Japanese is 平和主義 — pacifism means support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.

pacifism in Japanese

平和主義

noun

Pronounced: heiwashugi

The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

What does "pacifism" mean?

noun Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
noun The belief that using violence or war to settle conflicts, especially between nations, is wrong.
"I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war."
noun A personal commitment to avoiding harm to other people in everyday life.
noun A belief that joins opposition to war with a personal commitment to avoiding harm to others.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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pacifism in a sentence

I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.

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What is "pacifism" in Japanese?

"pacifism" in Japanese is 平和主義. pacifism means: Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.

How do you pronounce 平和主義?

"pacifism" in Japanese is 平和主義, pronounced "heiwashugi".

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