noun
lewdness; sexual misconduct
Primarily a Buddhist term referring to improper sexual conduct, often as one of the ten evil deeds. In modern contexts, it can be used more broadly for lewd or indecent behavior.
仏教では、邪淫は十悪の一つとされる。
In Buddhism, sexual misconduct is considered one of the ten evil deeds.
彼は邪淫の罪を犯したと非難された。
He was accused of committing the sin of lewdness.