noun
yellow journalism
Refers to sensationalist, exaggerated, or irresponsible journalism that prioritizes shocking headlines over factual reporting. A direct loan from English; used in discussions of media ethics and history.
イエロージャーナリズムは、事実よりも扇情的な見出しを優先する。
Yellow journalism prioritizes sensational headlines over facts.
Variant with an interpunct; less common but still seen.
センセーショナリズム is a broader term for sensationalism in any context, while イエロージャーナリズム specifically refers to sensationalist journalism.
Borrowed from English 'yellow journalism', a term originating in the late 19th century to describe sensationalist newspaper practices.