やらせ
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になった。
Staged TV scenes became a problem.
番組のやらせが発覚して、放送局が謝罪した。
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 (a staged TV program)
- やらせ疑惑 (suspicion of staging)
- やらせが発覚する (staging is exposed)
- やらせなし (no staging, i.e., genuine)