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subjectivity, personal viewpoint
One's own personal perspective or way of seeing things, as opposed to an objective or shared viewpoint. Often used in discussions about whether a judgment is personal opinion or objective fact.
それは主観の問題だ。
That's a matter of personal opinion.
主観を交えずに報告してください。
Please report without mixing in personal viewpoints.
主観と客観を区別することが大切だ。
It's important to distinguish between subjectivity and objectivity.
USAGE:
主観 is the opposite of 客観 (objectivity). The pair 主観/客観 is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and everyday discussion contexts.
The adjective form 主観的 (subjective) is also very common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 主観的な意見: subjective opinion
- 主観を交える: to mix in personal viewpoints
- 主観と客観: subjectivity and objectivity
- 主観に基づく: based on personal viewpoint