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.
I'm troubled by harassment on social media.
Cyberbullying; often used for harassment among young people, but can apply to adults. Focuses on bullying behavior online.
Cyberbullying has become a serious problem.
Slander and defamation; often used in legal or formal contexts. Covers false statements that damage reputation.
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.
His post went viral with backlash, and many critical comments were posted.
Trolling; deliberately posting inflammatory or off-topic messages to disrupt discussions.
The forum was hit by trolls, and normal conversation became impossible.
Particular forms of online harassment
Doxxing; publicly exposing someone's personal information online without consent.
My personal information was exposed, and I was scared.
Stalking behavior, including online stalking. Can refer to persistent unwanted contact via social media.
Verbs and phrases for harassing someone on social media
To harass; general verb phrase. Can be used with SNSで to specify online context.
He is harassing me on social media.
To slander or defame; formal verb. Often used in legal contexts.
To troll; to disrupt a forum or comment section with spam or inflammatory posts.
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.
I experienced stalking on social media and consulted the police.
Revenge porn; sharing intimate images without consent, often after a relationship ends.
Revenge porn is a crime.
It's cowardly to slander people anonymously.
誰かが掲示板を荒らしている。
Someone is trolling the forum.