セクハラ

• 読み: セクハラ
• ローマ字: sekuhara
• 漢字の分解: Abbreviation of セクシャルハラスメント (sekusharu harasumento), from English 'sexual harassment'
• 発音: /se.kɯ.ha.ɾa/

意味

Sexual harassment — unwanted sexual comments, advances, or behaviour in the workplace or social settings.

One of the earliest -ハラ (harassment) terms adopted in Japan, セクハラ covers everything from inappropriate remarks about appearance to unwanted physical contact and coerced relationships. It was Japan's buzzword of the year in 1989, reflecting a watershed moment in recognising workplace sexual harassment. Despite increased legal protections, セクハラ remains a significant issue, especially in traditional corporate and social drinking (飲み会) cultures.

例文

1. 飲み会でセクハラ発言する上司、まだいるんだよね。
2. セクハラは冗談じゃ済まないよ。
3. あの教授、セクハラで訴えられたらしい。

使い方ガイド

場面: workplace, news, casual conversation

トーン: serious, accusatory

正しい言い方

• セクハラされたら、証拠を残してすぐ相談して。 (If you experience sexual harassment, keep evidence and consult someone immediately.)
• それはセクハラだから、笑って流しちゃダメだよ。 (That's sexual harassment — don't just laugh it off.)

避ける言い方

• 「セクハラのつもりじゃなかった」は言い訳にならない ('I didn't mean it as sexual harassment' is not an excuse)

よくある間違い

• Thinking セクハラ only means physical contact — verbal comments about appearance or sexuality also count
• Assuming セクハラ only applies in the workplace — it can happen in any social setting

起源と歴史

Abbreviation of セクシャルハラスメント (sexual harassment), borrowed from English. Won the buzzword of the year award in 1989, marking a turning point in public awareness of workplace sexual harassment in Japan.

文化的背景

時代: 1989 buzzword of the year, ongoing social issue

世代: All ages (universally recognised)

社会的背景: Universal

地域メモ: Used nationwide. One of the oldest and most established -ハラ terms in Japanese.