Translation guide
The quality of being toxic or poisonous, either literally (chemical/biological) or figuratively (harmful behavior/environment).
The degree to which a substance is poisonous or harmful to living organisms.
The quality of being very harmful or unpleasant in a social, emotional, or psychological sense.
Hostile, aggressive, or disruptive behavior in online games or forums.
In gaming and online contexts, the English loanword トキシック (tokishikku) is often used directly, especially among younger people. Alternatively, describe the behavior as 荒らし (trolling/disruptive) or 暴言 (abusive language).
While 毒性 can be used metaphorically, it is primarily a scientific term. For everyday figurative toxicity (e.g., a toxic person), 有害 or phrases like 毒になる are more natural.
The standard term for toxicity in scientific, medical, and general contexts. Refers to the inherent poisonous property of a substance.
The toxicity of this chemical substance is very high.
We will report the results of the toxicity test.
Means 'poisonous' or 'toxic'. Often used as a noun or na-adjective to describe something that contains poison. Slightly more general than 毒性.
This mushroom is toxic.
Toxic gas was generated.
Means 'poison' or 'toxin'. Can be used to talk about toxicity in a more concrete sense, like the poison itself. In compounds, it often implies toxicity.
Snake venom is potent.
Care is needed when handling toxic substances.
Means 'harmful' or 'noxious'. Commonly used for both physical and abstract harm, including toxic environments, relationships, or content. More formal than 毒.
A toxic work environment has become a problem.
Protect children from toxic information on the internet.
Literally 'become poison', used figuratively to mean something is harmful or toxic to one's well-being, often in relationships or habits.
That relationship is toxic for him.
Negative thinking is toxic to oneself.
Sometimes extended metaphorically to describe a person's harmful influence or a toxic atmosphere, but this usage is less common and may sound literary.
His words had a toxicity to them.
That player is toxic, so I blocked them.
The chat is full of toxicity/trolling.
Can be used in formal discussions about online toxicity, such as in news articles or guidelines.
Efforts to reduce toxic behavior in online games.