わいせつ行こう為い

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Meanings

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noun

indecent act; sexual misconduct

Legal and formal term for indecent acts, especially molestation or indecent exposure. Often used in news reports and legal contexts.

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He was arrested on suspicion of committing an indecent act.

わいせつ行こう為い
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling; わいせつ is commonly written in kana.
猥わい褻せつ行こう為い
Full kanji spelling; the 猥褻 kanji are less common and may be considered difficult.

痴ち漢かん
Refers specifically to a molester or the act of groping, often in public transportation. わいせつ行為 is a broader legal term covering various indecent acts.
性せい的てき暴ぼう行こう
Means sexual assault, implying more severe physical violation. わいせつ行為 can include non-contact acts like indecent exposure.

Compound of わいせつ (obscene, indecent) and 行為 (act, conduct). わいせつ is often written in kana due to the complexity of the kanji 猥褻.