Translation guide
Expressions for sexual behavior or desires that deviate from societal norms, ranging from clinical to colloquial.
The speaker wants to refer to sexual behavior that is considered abnormal or deviant in a general sense.
A direct and relatively neutral term for sexual deviance, used in psychological or sociological contexts.
Sexually deviant behavior deviates from social norms.
Often used in clinical psychology for paraphilias or sexual perversions. More technical than 性的逸脱.
Treating paraphilias requires a specialized approach.
Literally 'abnormal sexual desire', a more direct and somewhat clinical term. Less common in everyday speech.
He is researching abnormal sexual desires.
The speaker wants to call someone or something 'perverted' in a casual, often derogatory way.
The most common colloquial term for a pervert or perverted behavior. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective. Often used jokingly or insultingly.
Can be offensive; use with care. Often used in a lighthearted manner among friends, but can be a serious insult.
That person is a pervert.
An i-adjective meaning 'erotic' or 'perverted' in a sexual sense. More about being sexually suggestive than clinical deviance.
A slightly old-fashioned but still common term for a lecherous or perverted person. Often used for someone who is always thinking about sex.
The speaker wants to refer to a specific type of sexual deviance, such as a fetish or paraphilia.
Suffix meaning 'fetish for ~'. Attach to the object of the fetish. Very common in casual speech.
He has a foot fetish.
A formal term for sexual preference or orientation, often used in clinical contexts to describe paraphilias.
His sexual preferences are not typical.
Short for 性倒錯, used in compound words or technical discussions. Not used alone in everyday speech.
The speaker wants to refer to illegal or seriously harmful sexual behavior.
Sexual abuse. Used for criminal acts, especially against children or vulnerable individuals.
Sexual abuse is a serious crime.
Specifically refers to a molester, especially on public transportation. Can also refer to the act itself.
The English term 'sexual deviancy' is broad and can sound clinical or judgmental. In Japanese, the appropriate term depends heavily on context. Using 性的逸脱 in casual conversation may sound overly formal or strange. For everyday speech, 変態 is more natural, but be aware it can be offensive.
変態 is the most direct equivalent of 'pervert' and can be used for a wide range of deviant behaviors. スケベ implies a lecherous, sex-obsessed person, often used for dirty old men. エロい describes something sexually suggestive or erotic, not necessarily deviant.
He has perverted tastes.
That movie is a bit too erotic.
彼はスケベなことばかり考えている。
He's always thinking about perverted things.
倒錯的な欲望
perverted desires
Indecent act; often used in legal contexts for public indecency or molestation.
He was arrested for an indecent act.
Groping is a crime.