1.
defamation; libel; slander; damage to one's reputation
The act of harming someone's reputation through false statements, whether spoken or written. Also used as a legal term for defamation of character.
名誉毀損で訴える。
To sue for defamation.
SNSでの発言が名誉毀損にあたる可能性がある。
Statements on social media may constitute defamation.
事実でないことを公に広めると、名誉毀損として罪に問われることがある。
Publicly spreading untrue information can lead to criminal charges of defamation.
USAGE:
A legal and formal term. In Japan, 名誉毀損 can be both a criminal offense (名誉毀損罪) and grounds for civil lawsuit. Unlike in some countries, even true statements can constitute defamation in Japan if they damage someone's reputation without justification.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名誉毀損で訴える (to sue for defamation)
- 名誉毀損罪 (crime of defamation)
- 名誉毀損にあたる (to constitute defamation)
- 名誉毀損訴訟 (defamation lawsuit)