English–Japanese
“prejudice” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihenken
Example
外国人への偏見をなくしましょう。gai koku jin e no hen ken o na ku shi ma shō
Let's get rid of prejudice against foreigners.
How to say “prejudice” in Japanese
“Prejudice” in Japanese is 偏見 (henken).
Describes a fixed, one-sided judgment that prevents a person or group from being considered fairly.
Example sentences with 偏見
うわさだけで人を判断するのは、偏見です。u wa sa da ke de hito o han dan su ru no wa hen ken de su
Judging people based only on rumors is a form of prejudice.
Tips for using 偏見
- The English word prejudice often suggests an unfair judgment formed beforehand, while 偏見 (henken) can also describe a broader one-sided view.