垢バン

• Reading: あかバン
• Romaji: aka ban
• Kanji breakdown: 垢 (aka, account) + バン (ban, from English 'ban') → account ban
• Pronunciation: /a.ka.ban/

Meaning

Having one's account banned or suspended by a platform for violating terms of service.

A compound of 垢 (aka, 'account') and バン (ban, from English 'ban'). 垢バン refers to a platform forcefully suspending or permanently banning a user's account, usually for violations like harassment, spam, or posting prohibited content. It can be temporary (一時凍結) or permanent. Getting 垢バン is sometimes worn as a badge of honor in some communities, while in others it is seen as a serious consequence.

Examples

1. 規約違反で垢バンされたって聞いたけどマジ？ I heard they got banned for violating the terms of service — is that for real?
2. 垢バンされたら今までのデータ全部消えるよ。 If you get banned, all your data is gone for good.
3. また垢バンくらって新しいアカウント作り直してる。 They got banned again and are making a brand new account.

Usage Guide

Context: social media, gaming, forums

Tone: dramatic, negative

Do Say

• 垢バンされたの？何したの？ (You got banned? What did you do?)
• 垢バンが怖いからルール守ろう。 (I'll follow the rules because I'm scared of getting banned.)

Don't Say

• 垢バンされたことを自慢する (Don't brag about getting banned in professional contexts — it implies rule-breaking behavior)

Common Mistakes

• Confusing 垢バン (account ban by the platform) with ブロック (being blocked by an individual user)
• Assuming 垢バン is always permanent — some bans are temporary suspensions

Origin & History

Compound of 垢 (aka, account) and バン (ban, from English 'ban'). Became common internet vocabulary in the 2010s as platform moderation increased across social media.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s with increased platform moderation

Generation: Active internet users

Social background: Social media and gaming users

Regional notes: Used across Japan. Understanding of 垢バン rules varies by platform and is a common topic of discussion.