How to say 'Abuse' in Japanese | 虐待

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The Japanese word for Abuse is 'Gyakutai', written as 虐待 in Japanese.'Abuse' in hiragana is ぎゃくたい.

word

虐待

Meaning

Abuse

Reading

ぎゃくたい

gyakutai

Kanji

虐Cruel, Oppress 待Wait

Explanation

The Japanese noun '虐待 (ぎゃくたい)' refers to 'abuse', particularly in the context of mistreatment or cruelty towards someone or something. This word is often used to describe physical, emotional, or psychological abuse, as well as neglect. It can apply to humans, animals, or even objects in some contexts. For example: child abuse is a serious issue「児童虐待は深刻な問題です」(じどうぎゃくたいはしんこくなもんだいです). Animal abuse is illegal「動物虐待は違法です」(どうぶつぎゃくたいはいほうです). The term carries a strong negative connotation and is used in legal, social, and ethical discussions.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6012

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 虐待

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

虐

Meaning

Cruel, Oppress

kanji

待

Meaning

Wait

Words Related to 虐待 Through the Kanji 待

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 待 as well.

word

待つ

Meaning

Wait

word

期待

Meaning

Expectation

word

招待

Meaning

Invitation

word

待ち合わせ

Meaning

Meeting

word

待ち遠しい

Meaning

Eagerly awaited

word

待ち合わせる

Meaning

Meet

word

待合室

Meaning

Waiting room

word

待ち望む

Meaning

Eagerly await

word

待遇

Meaning

Treatment

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