容姿差別に反対する

yōshi sabetsu ni hantai suru
verb phraseIntermediate💡 oppose appearance-based discrimination
formal

To actively oppose or resist discrimination based on physical appearance, such as looks, body shape, or other visual traits.

容姿差別に反対するデモが行われました。

A demonstration opposing appearance-based discrimination was held.

彼女は容姿差別に反対する活動家です。

She is an activist who opposes appearance-based discrimination.

💡

Often used in social justice, workplace equality, and anti-bullying contexts.

Collocations

容姿差別appearance-based discrimination反対運動opposition movement容姿差別に反対する声明statement opposing appearance-based discrimination

Related Phrases

見た目重視phrase
prioritizing appearance
外見至上主義phrase
lookism, appearance supremacism

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The word 差別 (sabetsu) can mean discrimination in general. Always clarify the type of discrimination (e.g., 容姿差別 = appearance-based, 人種差別 = racial discrimination) to avoid ambiguity.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

This phrase is formal and should not be used in casual settings. For informal contexts, consider phrases like '見た目で判断するのはやめよう' ('Let's stop judging people by their appearance').

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines three Japanese words: 容姿 (yōshi, 'appearance/looks'), 差別 (sabetsu, 'discrimination'), and 反対する (hantai suru, 'to oppose'). The term emerged in the late 20th century as awareness of social discrimination grew, particularly in workplace and media contexts.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in formal or activist contexts. It is not commonly used in casual conversation. The term 差別 (sabetsu) can refer to various forms of discrimination (e.g., racial, gender, age), so context is important to clarify the type of discrimination being opposed.

Word Breakdown

容姿
appearance/looks
noun
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差別
discrimination
noun
+
反対する
to oppose
verb
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