noun
sadomasochism
Refers to the combination of sadism and masochism, often in psychological or sexual contexts.
サドマゾヒズムは心理学の分野でも研究されている。
Sadomasochism is also studied in the field of psychology.
Refers specifically to masochism, the enjoyment of receiving pain, whereas サドマゾヒズム encompasses both sadism and masochism.
Loanword from English 'sadomasochism', a blend of 'sadism' and 'masochism'.