noun
sadism; sadistic nature
Refers to a personality trait or sexual preference for inflicting pain or humiliation. Often used in psychological or descriptive contexts.
彼の加虐趣味は周囲を困惑させた。
His sadistic nature puzzled those around him.
加虐趣味のある人は、他人
People with sadistic tendencies have a strong desire to control others.
Compound of 加虐 (kagyaku, 'inflicting harm') and 趣味 (shumi, 'taste, hobby'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a transparent modern coinage.