1.
adhesion; stickiness; clinging
The physical property of sticking to a surface. Used for tape, glue, and other adhesive materials.
粘着テープで箱を閉じた。
I sealed the box with adhesive tape.
湿気で粘着力が弱くなった。
The adhesive strength weakened due to humidity.
この糊は粘着性が高くてはがれにくい。
This glue has high adhesiveness and is hard to peel off.
2.
persistence; obsessive clinging; stalker-like behavior
Figuratively, persistently and obsessively attaching oneself to someone or something in an unwelcome way, especially online harassment or stalking behavior.
ネットで粘着されて困っている。
I'm being persistently harassed online and don't know what to do.
粘着質な性格で、一度気になると離れられない。
He has a persistent personality — once something bothers him, he can't let it go.
特定のユーザーに粘着するのは迷惑行為だ。
Obsessively targeting a specific user is harassment.
USAGE:
The literal sense appears in everyday contexts involving tape, labels, and adhesives. The figurative sense is common in internet culture, describing someone who obsessively follows and harasses another user.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 粘着テープ (adhesive tape)
- 粘着力 (adhesive strength)
- 粘着質 (persistent/obsessive temperament)
- 粘着する (to cling to; to persistently harass)
SIMILAR WORDS:
接着 refers to bonding or gluing two surfaces together (a deliberate action). 粘着 emphasizes the sticky, clinging quality of the adhesive itself.