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How to say "Slander" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "slander", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
中傷
ちゅうしょう (chuushou)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
誹謗
ひぼう (hibō)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "slander" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 中傷 and 誹謗.
In Japanese, 中傷 (ちゅうしょう (chuushou)) is typically associated with "slander, libel, defamation" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Verbally or in writing, to attack someone's reputation with false or malicious statements. Can be a noun or する verb..
On the other hand, 誹謗 (ひぼう (hibō)) maps to "slander, libel, defamation" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to speaking ill of someone, spreading false or damaging information, often with malicious intent, to harm their reputation.. A literal translation of "slander" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "中傷"
彼は根拠のない中傷を受けて、深く傷ついた。
He was deeply hurt by the baseless slander he received.
Bilingual Context for "誹謗"
ネットでの誹謗中傷は許されない行為だ。
Slander and defamation on the internet are unforgivable acts.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は根拠のない ＿＿＿ を受けて、深く傷ついた。" (Meaning: "He was deeply hurt by the baseless slander he received.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "中傷" fits here because it means "slander, libel, defamation" in the context of: "He was deeply hurt by the baseless slander he received.". "誹謗" represents "slander, libel, defamation".