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“politics” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseiji

Example

政治について話します。sei ji ni tsu i te hana shi ma su

I talk about politics.

Illustration for 政治 (politics)

How to say “politics” in Japanese

“Politics” in Japanese is 政治 (seiji).

Relates to the choices and actions that shape the way a country or society is governed.

Full entry for 政治: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 政治

選挙の前に、政治について家族と話します。sen kyo no mae ni sei ji ni tsu i te ka zoku to hana shi ma su

Before the election, I talk about politics with my family.

Tips for using 政治

  • In Japanese news and conversation, 政治 (seiji) can refer to the broad field of public decision-making rather than only the work of elected politicians.

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