1.
objectivity; objective viewpoint
The perspective of viewing things from outside oneself, without personal bias or emotional involvement. Contrasts with subjectivity.
客観が大切だ。
Objectivity is important.
客観と主観のバランスを取る。
To strike a balance between objectivity and subjectivity.
物事を客観で見ることは簡単ではない。
It is not easy to view things from an objective standpoint.
研究者には客観に基づいた分析が求められる。
Researchers are expected to provide analysis grounded in objectivity.
Refers to the standpoint of evaluating or observing things impartially, without personal feelings or prejudice. Frequently appears in academic, journalistic, and philosophical contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 客観的（な）: objective (adjective form, extremely common)
- 客観的に見る: to look at objectively
- 客観的事実: objective fact
- 客観性（を保つ）: objectivity (to maintain objectivity)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 主観: subjectivity — the direct opposite; personal, subjective viewpoint
- 中立: neutrality — not taking sides, but not necessarily the same as being objective
- 公正: fairness — emphasizes impartial treatment, often in legal or institutional contexts
FORMATION:
客 (guest, outsider) + 観 (view) — literally "viewing as an outsider," i.e., seeing from a detached perspective.