Translation guide
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those they perceive as vulnerable.
Referring to someone who engages in bullying behavior, especially in school or workplace contexts.
Common term for a child who bullies others, typically used in school settings.
The act of intimidating, coercing, or harassing someone.
Referring to the concept or problem of bullying in general.
Noun meaning bullying, harassment, or torment. Commonly used in social discussions.
いじめっ子 is specifically for children. For adult bullies, use いじめをする人 or describe the behavior.
あの上司はいじめをする人だ。
That boss is a bully.
あのいじめっ子がまた誰かを泣かせた。
That bully made someone cry again.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'a person who bullies', suitable for any age.
職場にいじめをする人がいて困っている。
There's a bully at work and it's causing trouble.
Literary or historical term for a tyrant or despot; can be used metaphorically for a domineering person.
彼は家庭では暴君のように振る舞う。
He acts like a tyrant at home.
The most common verb for bullying, covering physical, verbal, and psychological harassment.
彼はクラスメートをいつもいじめている。
He is always bullying his classmates.
Kanji form of いじめる, often used in formal writing. Same meaning.
弱い者を虐めてはいけない。
You must not bully the weak.
Alternate kanji for いじめる, emphasizing torment or cruelty. Rarely used.
彼は弟を苛めて楽しんでいる。
He enjoys tormenting his younger brother.
学校でのいじめは深刻な問題だ。
Bullying at school is a serious problem.
Loanword for 'power harassment', specifically workplace bullying by superiors.
パワーハラスメントで訴えられた。
He was sued for workplace bullying.