noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes behavior, especially sexual conduct, that violates moral standards. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
He was criticized for his immoral conduct.
The politician's unethical relationship became a scandal.
背徳 emphasizes betrayal of moral principles, often with a literary nuance, whereas 乱倫 focuses on disorderly or corrupt conduct.
Standard kanji form for this word.
Rarely used kanji form; 乱倫 is preferred.
Compound of 乱 (disorder, chaos) and 倫 (ethics, moral principles). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a violation of moral order.