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被虐性愛 (higyakuseiai) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Sexual masochism is sometimes studied in the field of psychiatry.
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite Related words マゾヒズム Common loanword for masochism, used in both clinical and everyday contexts. 被虐性愛 is a more formal, Sino-Japanese equivalent.
マゾ Abbreviation of マゾヒズム, widely used in casual speech. 被虐性愛 is not used casually.
加か 虐ぎゃく 性せい 愛あい The counterpart meaning sexual sadism. 被虐性愛 refers specifically to masochism.
Etymology Compound of 被虐 (ひぎゃく, 'receiving abuse') and 性愛 (せいあい, 'sexual love'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for formal psychological terms.
