1.
anonymity; anonymous
The state of being unnamed or unidentified. Used as a noun or as a modifier (匿名の) to describe something done without revealing one's name.
Composed of 匿 (conceal) + 名 (name). Functions as both a noun and a no-adjective (匿名の〜).
Common collocations
- 匿名で: anonymously
- 匿名の通報: anonymous tip/report
- 匿名掲示板: anonymous message board
- 匿名の寄付: anonymous donation
- 匿名性: anonymity (as a quality/property)
Cultural note
Anonymous posting has been a defining feature of Japanese internet culture since early bulletin board systems like 2ちゃんねる. The default username 名無しさん (lit. "Mr./Ms. No-Name") became iconic.