LGBT

えるじーびーてぃー
noun
LGBT, sexual and gender minorities
1. LGBT, sexual and gender minorities
An acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, used to refer to sexual orientation and gender identity minorities.
LGBTの権利(けんり)(まも)る。
We protect LGBT rights.
LGBT当事者(とうじしゃ)(こえ)()く。
We listen to the voices of LGBT individuals.
この企業(きぎょう)はLGBTフレンドリーな職場(しょくば)づくりを(すす)めている。
This company is promoting an LGBT-friendly workplace.

LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender.

RELATED TERMS:

  • LGBTQ+: includes Queer/Questioning and others
  • 性的(せいてき)マイノリティ: sexual minorities
  • 性的(せいてき)指向(しこう): sexual orientation
  • 性自認(せいじにん): gender identity

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • LGBT当事者(とうじしゃ): LGBT individuals
  • LGBT支援(しえん): LGBT support
  • LGBTフレンドリー: LGBT-friendly
  • LGBTパレード: LGBT parade (Pride parade)

JAPANESE CONTEXT:

  • 東京(とうきょう)レインボープライド: Tokyo Rainbow Pride (annual event)
  • パートナーシップ制度(せいど): partnership system (municipal recognition)
  • Some municipalities issue partnership certificates