Translation guide
The English word "pervert" can refer to a person with abnormal sexual desires or to the act of distorting something from its original meaning. This guide focuses on the sexual sense, which is the most common use for learners.
To refer to a person with abnormal or unacceptable sexual behavior or desires.
The most common and direct translation. Can be used as a noun or adjective. Often used in casual contexts, but can be offensive.
To change something from its original purpose or meaning, especially in a negative way.
While 変態 is the most direct translation, it is a strong word and can be highly offensive. Use with caution. In many situations, it's better to describe the specific behavior rather than labeling someone.
痴漢 specifically refers to physical sexual harassment like groping, especially in crowded places. 変態 is a broader term for any sexual deviancy. If someone is a molester, use 痴漢; for other types of perversion, 変態 may be more appropriate.
あの人は変態だ。
That person is a pervert.
変態行為
perverted act
Specifically refers to a molester or groper, especially on public transportation. A common and serious term.
電車で痴漢に遭った。
I was groped by a pervert on the train.
A slightly crude, colloquial term for a lecher or pervert. Often used jokingly among friends.
彼はただのスケベだ。
He's just a pervert.
Literally 'erotic old man'. Refers to a lecherous middle-aged or older man.
あのエロオヤジ、また若い子に声かけてる。
That pervy old guy is hitting on young girls again.
A formal, clinical term for a sexual pervert or paraphiliac. Used in psychology or legal contexts.
彼は性的倒錯者として治療を受けている。
He is receiving treatment as a sexual pervert.
To distort, warp, or pervert something like truth, facts, or justice. Transitive verb.
彼は事実を歪めて伝えた。
He perverted the facts.
To misinterpret or twist someone's words or meaning deliberately.
彼は私の言葉を曲解した。
He perverted my words.
To abuse or misuse something for a bad purpose; to pervert the use of something.
彼は権力を悪用した。
He perverted his authority.