マタハラ

またはら
noun
maternity harassment
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1. maternity harassment; pregnancy discrimination
harassment or discrimination against women in the workplace due to pregnancy, childbirth, or childcare responsibilities; abbreviation of マタニティハラスメント
マタハラは違法(いほう)です。
Maternity harassment is illegal.
妊娠(にんしん)を報告(ほうこく)したらマタハラを受(う)けた。
I experienced maternity harassment after reporting my pregnancy.
会社(かいしゃ)はマタハラ防止(ぼうし)の研修(けんしゅう)を行(おこな)っている。
The company conducts training to prevent maternity harassment.

RELATED WORDS (other ～ハラ terms):

Cultural note

Japan's 2017 amendments to the Equal Employment Opportunity Law strengthened protections against maternity harassment, requiring employers to take preventive measures.

Usage

Short for マタニティーハラスメント. Typical cases: pressure to resign because of pregnancy, demotion after maternity leave, and disparaging remarks about pregnancy or childcare.

Related Words

Related: パワハラ (power harassment)
Related: セクハラ (sexual harassment)
Related: モラハラ (moral harassment)
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Added 2026.1.28 20:27 · Revised 2026.10.13 5:14
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