sadism; sadistic nature
Refers to a personality trait or sexual preference for inflicting pain or humiliation. Often used in psychological or descriptive contexts.
His sadistic nature puzzled those around him.
People with sadistic tendencies have a strong desire to control others.
Katakana loanword for sadism, more clinical or direct. 加虐趣味 is a native compound that emphasizes the 'taste' or 'interest' aspect.
Masochism; the counterpart to 加虐趣味, focusing on receiving pain or humiliation.
Compound of 加虐 (kagyaku, 'inflicting harm') and 趣味 (shumi, 'taste, hobby'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a transparent modern coinage.