How to say "homophobia" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 同性愛嫌悪どうせいあいけんおnounThe kanji term, literally 'aversion to homosexuality'; it denotes dislike or hostility toward homosexual people. It is less common, so it may be unfamiliar to some readers.
- nounA katakana borrowing of the English word, meaning the same as the kanji term; it is likewise less common, so it may not be immediately recognized by every reader.
Both words cover the same sense of 'homophobia'—aversion to homosexuality—so choose by form: 同性愛嫌悪 is the kanji compound, 「ホモフォビア」 the katakana borrowing of the English term; both are less common.
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