also: エスエム
noun
SM; S&M; sadomasochism
Refers to sadomasochism as a practice or concept. Often used in discussions of sexual subcultures or psychology.
彼はSMクラブに通っているらしい。
He seems to frequent an SM club.
SMプレイには安全なルールが必要だ。
Safe rules are necessary for SM play.
noun
Abbreviation of 'shopping mall', used in casual contexts or signage. Less common than the full term ショッピングモール.
週末はいつもあのSMに行く。
I always go to that shopping mall on weekends.