English Dictionary

soft power

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

(politics) Political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

日本語の意味

軍事力や制裁経済措置などの「ハードパワー」ではなく、外交、文化交流、メディア、国際支援など、平和的かつ文化的な手段を通じて行使される政治的影響力

To win hearts and influence foreign publics, many nations invest heavily in cultural exchanges, media outreach, and educational programs to build their soft power.

人々の支持を得て海外の世論に影響を与えるため、多くの国は文化交流、メディア発信、教育プログラムに多額の投資を行い、外交や文化交流を通じた非強制的な政治的影響力を築こうとしている。

意味（1）

(politics) Political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

Soft power is a country's cultural and ideological appeal. It is the ability to get desired outcomes through attraction instead of force.

意味（2）

A state having this kind of power.

soft powers （ plural ）