Translation guide
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those they perceive as vulnerable.
Referring to someone who engages in bullying behavior, especially in school or workplace contexts.
Common term for a child who bullies others, typically used in school settings.
The act of intimidating, coercing, or harassing someone.
The most common verb for bullying, covering physical, verbal, and psychological harassment.
Referring to the concept or problem of bullying in general.
Noun meaning bullying, harassment, or torment. Commonly used in social discussions.
いじめっ子 is specifically for children. For adult bullies, use いじめをする人 or describe the behavior.
That boss is a bully.
あのいじめっ子がまた誰かを泣かせた。
That bully made someone cry again.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'a person who bullies', suitable for any age.
There's a bully at work and it's causing trouble.
Literary or historical term for a tyrant or despot; can be used metaphorically for a domineering person.
He acts like a tyrant at home.
He is always bullying his classmates.
Kanji form of いじめる, often used in formal writing. Same meaning.
You must not bully the weak.
Alternate kanji for いじめる, emphasizing torment or cruelty. Rarely used.
He enjoys tormenting his younger brother.
Bullying at school is a serious problem.
Loanword for 'power harassment', specifically workplace bullying by superiors.
He was sued for workplace bullying.