やらせ

noun

staged event, setup, hoax

1. staged event, setup, hoax

Something that is presented as real or spontaneous but is actually prearranged or scripted. Often used to criticize deceptive practices in media, entertainment, or events.

あれはやらせだ。

That's staged.

テレビのやらせが問題(もんだい)になった。

Staged TV scenes became a problem.

番組(ばんぐみ)のやらせが発覚(はっかく)して、放送局(ほうそうきょく)が謝罪(しゃざい)した。

The staged elements of the program were exposed, and the broadcaster apologized.

Etymology

From the verb やらせる (to make someone do), implying that participants were directed to act.

Usage

Most commonly used in the context of TV shows, documentaries, and online content that are revealed to have been scripted or manipulated. Carries a strongly negative connotation of deception.

Common collocations

やらせ番組(ばんぐみ) (a staged TV program)
やらせ疑惑(ぎわく) (suspicion of staging)
やらせが発覚(はっかく)する (staging is exposed)
やらせなし (no staging, i.e., genuine)

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