ストーカー
Meanings
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stalker
A person who persistently follows, watches, or harasses another person, often in a romantic or obsessive context. Commonly used in legal and news contexts.
She is being troubled by a stalker.
The anti-stalking law was enacted.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にストーカーされるto be stalked by someone
She had a terrifying experience being stalked by her ex-boyfriend.
- ストーカー行為をするto engage in stalking behavior
He was arrested by the police for stalking behavior.
- ストーカーに遭うto fall victim to a stalker
Many women reported having had experiences of being stalked.