Translation guide
Describes language or behavior that is insulting, cruel, or harmful. Japanese has many words for specific types of abuse, from harsh scolding to verbal insults to physical violence. The best choice depends on the nature and severity of the abuse.
To describe speech that is insulting, offensive, or verbally aggressive.
Refers to abusive language, insults, or verbal abuse. Commonly used in contexts like shouting insults or making offensive remarks.
He got drunk and spewed abusive language.
Means verbal abuse, insult, or denunciation. Often used for harsh scolding or berating someone.
I was deeply hurt by the abusive language from my boss.
An adjective meaning foul-mouthed or verbally abusive. Describes a person or their speech as using dirty or insulting words.
He cursed abusively.
A verb meaning to abuse verbally, to curse, or to rail at. Stronger and more emotional than 暴言を吐く.
She hurled abuse at her opponent.
To describe behavior that causes physical harm or violence.
Refers to physical or psychological abuse, mistreatment, or cruelty. Commonly used for child abuse, domestic violence, or animal cruelty.
Child abuse is a serious problem.
An adjective meaning violent or physically abusive. Describes behavior or a person prone to violence.
Means violence or physical force. Often used in contexts of domestic violence or physical abuse.
To describe a situation where someone is subjected to ongoing mistreatment, often in a hierarchical relationship.
Short for パワーハラスメント (power harassment). Refers to abusive behavior by someone in a position of power, especially in the workplace.
I quit my job because of my boss's abusive behavior.
Means bullying or harassment. Can be verbal, physical, or psychological, often in school or workplace settings.
Short for モラルハラスメント (moral harassment). Refers to psychological abuse or emotional manipulation, often in personal relationships.
To describe abusive or inflammatory comments on the internet.
Refers to slander, defamation, or online abuse. Commonly used for malicious comments on social media.
Abusive comments online have become a problem.
Means trolling or disruptive behavior online. Can include posting abusive messages to provoke others.
暴言 is the most general term for abusive language. 罵倒 implies a stronger, more direct attack, often in a scolding manner. 口汚い focuses on the foulness of the language itself, like using swear words.
There is no single Japanese adjective that covers all meanings of 'abusive'. Using 虐待的 (abusive-like) is not natural. Choose a specific word based on the type of abuse.
His abusive (violent) behavior is unacceptable.
家庭内暴力に苦しむ人々がいる。
There are people suffering from domestic abuse.
He stopped going to school because of abusive bullying.
彼氏のモラハラに耐えられなくなった。
I couldn't stand my boyfriend's emotionally abusive behavior anymore.
The forum was targeted by abusive trolls.