Refers to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or neglect of a child. Used in legal, social welfare, and everyday contexts.
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More formal and legal term, often used in official documents and laws. 子ども虐待 is slightly softer and more common in general media.
Standard spelling using 子ども, common in official and educational contexts.
Alternate spelling using 子供; slightly more formal or traditional.
Compound of 子ども (child) and 虐待 (abuse). The term became widely used in the late 20th century as awareness of child abuse grew in Japan.