Translation guide
Harassment that occurs on social media platforms, including cyberbullying, trolling, and online abuse.
The broad concept of harassment on social media
A general, neutral phrase meaning 'harassment on social media'. SNS is the common Japanese term for social networking services.
SNSでの嫌がらせに悩んでいます。
I'm troubled by harassment on social media.
Particular forms of online harassment
Doxxing; publicly exposing someone's personal information online without consent.
Verbs and phrases for harassing someone on social media
To harass; general verb phrase. Can be used with SNSで to specify online context.
彼はSNSで私に嫌がらせをしている。
He is harassing me on social media.
ネットいじめ (cyberbullying) often implies repeated, targeted harassment, especially among peers. 嫌がらせ (harassment) is broader and can include one-time incidents or adult contexts.
Avoid directly translating 'social media harassment' as ソーシャルメディアハラスメント; it is not natural Japanese. Use SNSでの嫌がらせ or similar phrases.
Cyberbullying; often used for harassment among young people, but can apply to adults. Focuses on bullying behavior online.
ネットいじめが深刻な問題になっている。
Cyberbullying has become a serious problem.
Slander and defamation; often used in legal or formal contexts. Covers false statements that damage reputation.
SNSでの誹謗中傷は法的措置の対象になります。
Slander on social media can be subject to legal action.
Refers to a social media post or account receiving massive backlash, criticism, or flaming. Often used when a controversial statement goes viral.
彼の投稿が炎上して、多くの批判コメントがついた。
His post went viral with backlash, and many critical comments were posted.
Trolling; deliberately posting inflammatory or off-topic messages to disrupt discussions.
掲示板が荒らしに遭って、まともな会話ができなくなった。
The forum was hit by trolls, and normal conversation became impossible.
個人情報を晒されて、怖い思いをした。
My personal information was exposed, and I was scared.
Stalking behavior, including online stalking. Can refer to persistent unwanted contact via social media.
SNSでストーカー行為を受けて、警察に相談した。
I experienced stalking on social media and consulted the police.
Revenge porn; sharing intimate images without consent, often after a relationship ends.
リベンジポルノは犯罪です。
Revenge porn is a crime.
To slander or defame; formal verb. Often used in legal contexts.
匿名で人を誹謗中傷するのは卑怯だ。
It's cowardly to slander people anonymously.
To troll; to disrupt a forum or comment section with spam or inflammatory posts.
誰かが掲示板を荒らしている。
Someone is trolling the forum.