Japanese meaning of 不偏不党

Reading:
ふへんふとう (fuhen futou)

English Translation:

Neutral and unbiased

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Neutral and unbiased; not swayed by factions or parties.

Cultural Context:


Journalism, judicial statements, and NGO mission statements employ this to signal integrity.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase for impartiality and neutrality; often with “な態度.”

Trap for English Speakers

May be mistaken as indecisiveness.

Example

Basic Example

報道は不偏不党であるべきだ。

Reporting should be neutral and unbiased.


Applied Example

審判は不偏不党を貫き、どちらの抗議にも耳を傾けなかった。

The referee remained neutral and unbiased, paying no special heed to either side's protests.