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言葉責め (ことばぜめ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
verbal abuse ; tormenting with words
Refers to persistently attacking, criticizing, or tormenting someone with harsh words. Often used in contexts of bullying, harassment, or psychological pressure.
責ぜ
め
が
深しん
刻こく
な
問もん
題だい
に
なっ
て
いる
。
Verbal abuse online has become a serious problem.
Written forms 言こと 葉ば 責ぜ め Usage 100%
ことば 責ぜ め
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, sometimes used for readability.
Similar words 暴ぼう 言げん 暴言 refers to a single instance of abusive language or an outburst, while 言葉責め implies a sustained, repeated pattern of verbal torment.
いじめ いじめ is a broader term for bullying, which can include physical acts; 言葉責め specifically focuses on the verbal aspect of harassment.
Etymology Compound of 言葉 (ことば, 'word') and 責め (せめ, 'torture' or 'attack'), from the verb 責める (せめる, 'to blame' or 'to torment').
