How to say "intolerance" in Japanese

• 偏狭へんきょうCommon
  na-adjective, nounIntolerance as a trait of mind: being narrow-minded or illiberal toward views unlike one's own. Typical in talk of attitudes, opinions, or prejudice; the common word for this sense.
• 不耐ふたい
  nounThe physical sense of the word: intolerance of the body to a food, a drug, or the like. A less common, technical term, found chiefly in medical contexts.
• 不寛容ふかんよう
  nounIntolerance as an attitude: unwillingness to tolerate differing views, beliefs, or people, emphasizing the lack of tolerance rather than narrowness of outlook. A less common choice for this sense than 偏狭.
• イントレランス
  nounThe katakana loanword. A marginal way to say the word and seldom the term you want; one of the native equivalents is normally preferable.

Use 偏狭 for intolerance as a narrow-minded attitude; 不寛容 for unwillingness to tolerate differing views or people; 不耐 for bodily intolerance of food or drugs; 「イントレランス」 is a less common loanword seldom needed.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 偏狭へんきょうnarrow-mindedness
• 不耐ふたいintolerance (to food, drug, etc.)
• 不寛容ふかんようintolerance
• イントレランスintolerance