セクハラ
Meanings
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abbreviation
Common noun for sexual harassment, especially in workplace, school, institutional, or public settings. Often used in phrases such as セクハラを受ける, セクハラをする, and セクハラに当たる.
See also: セクシャルハラスメント
She complained that she had been sexually harassed at work.
That remark may constitute sexual harassment.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にセクハラをするto sexually harass someone
It became a scandal after the boss sexually harassed a subordinate.
- セクハラを受けるto be sexually harassed
She reported that she had been sexually harassed at work.
- セクハラに当たるto constitute/count as sexual harassment
That remark could be considered sexual harassment.
- セクハラで訴えるto sue/report someone for sexual harassment
She filed a complaint against her boss for sexual harassment.