ハラスメント

はらすめんと
noun
harassment
legalwork
1. harassment
Behavior that is unwelcome, offensive, or intimidating toward another person. In Japan, ハラスメント is widely used with a large number of compound forms for specific types.
Harassment is absolutely unacceptable.
I contacted the workplace harassment consultation desk.
I learned in training where the line is for harassment.

Usage

Japan has coined numerous ハラスメント compound words (often abbreviated to 〜ハラ) to categorize specific types of problematic behavior. This reflects increasing social awareness of workplace and interpersonal misconduct.

Types

  • パワハラ(パワーハラスメント): power harassment (abuse of authority)
  • セクハラ(セクシャルハラスメント): sexual harassment
  • モラハラ(モラルハラスメント): moral harassment (emotional abuse)
  • マタハラ(マタニティハラスメント): maternity harassment
  • アルハラ(アルコールハラスメント): alcohol harassment (forcing drinks)
  • カスハラ(カスタマーハラスメント): customer harassment

Common collocations