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パワハラ

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Power harassment

Practícalo

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Power harassment (パワハラ) refers to abuse of power by someone in a superior position in the workplace.

  • Means: Workplace bullying or harassment by a superior against a subordinate.
  • Used in: HR meetings, news reports, or when discussing toxic work environments.
  • Don't confuse: It is not just 'being strict'; it must involve an abuse of power.
Boss (👔) + Abuse of Power (🚫) = Power Harassment (パワハラ)

Explicación a tu nivel:

パワハラ means bad behavior by a boss at work. It is a short word for Power Harassment.
パワハラ is a common Japanese word. It describes when a boss uses their power to hurt a worker. It is very important in modern Japanese companies.
パワハラ is a portmanteau of 'power' and 'harassment'. It refers to workplace bullying by a superior. It is used in both formal HR discussions and casual office talk to describe toxic behavior.
The term パワハラ has become a cornerstone of Japanese labor discourse. It signifies the transition from traditional, authoritarian management to a more regulated, employee-centric environment, highlighting the legal boundaries of professional authority.
Linguistically, パワハラ exemplifies the Japanese tendency for clipping loanwords. Sociologically, it marks a paradigm shift in the Japanese corporate landscape, moving away from the 'salaryman' ideal of unquestioning obedience toward a framework where individual dignity is legally protected against institutionalized abuse.
The lexicalization of 'power harassment' into the clipped form パワハラ illustrates the rapid assimilation of Western concepts into the Japanese socio-legal lexicon. It serves as a diagnostic tool for identifying power asymmetries in hierarchical structures, reflecting a broader societal interrogation of the 'ie' (household) model of corporate governance.

Significado

Abuse of power in the workplace.

🌍

Contexto cultural

The term is widely recognized in labor laws.

💡

Context is key

Only use this for workplace issues.

💡

Context is key

Only use this for workplace issues.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank.

上司の理不尽な命令は＿＿＿です。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: パワハラ

The sentence describes a bad boss, which is power harassment.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Banco de ejercicios

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Elige la respuesta correcta Fill Blank

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

上司の理不尽な命令は＿＿＿です。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: パワハラ

The sentence describes a bad boss, which is power harassment.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, in Japan, there are laws against it.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

セクハラ

similar

Sexual harassment

Dónde usarla

📋

Reporting to HR

Employee: 上司からパワハラを受けています。

formal

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Power + Harassment = Power-Hara (パワハラ). Think of a 'Power' hungry boss being a 'Hara' (harasser).

Asociación visual

A boss standing over a desk, pointing aggressively at a scared employee.

Story

Tanaka-san had a boss who yelled every day. He realized this was 'パワハラ'. He reported it to HR. Now the office is peaceful.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'workplace bullying' in English or 'mobbing' in German.

Word Web

上司部下職場ハラスメント労働会社

Desafío

Write one sentence about a bad boss using 'パワハラ'.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 30 days.

Pronunciación

Acento Flat pitch.

Clear syllables.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
それはパワーハラスメントに該当します。

それはパワーハラスメントに該当します。 (Identifying behavior)

Neutral
それはパワハラです。

それはパワハラです。 (Identifying behavior)

Informal
それ、パワハラだよ。

それ、パワハラだよ。 (Identifying behavior)

Jerga
マジでパワハラじゃん。

マジでパワハラじゃん。 (Identifying behavior)

Coined by Okada Yasuyuki in 2001.

2000s:

Dato curioso

The abbreviation 'ハラ' is now used for many things, like 'マタハラ' (maternity harassment).

Notas culturales

The term is widely recognized in labor laws.

“パワハラ防止法が施行されました。”

Inicios de conversación

“

最近、パワハラについてどう思いますか？

Errores comunes

✗

先生が宿題をたくさん出すのはパワハラです。

✓

先生が宿題をたくさん出すのは厳しいです。

wrong context
パワハラ is specifically for the workplace, not school.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Acoso laboral

Spanish uses two words; Japanese uses a clipped compound.

French Very Similar

Harcèlement moral

Focuses on 'moral' vs 'power'.

German Very Similar

Mobbing

German uses a loanword for the act itself.

Japanese self

パワハラ

N/A

Arabic Very Similar

التنمر في العمل

More descriptive than a specific legal term.

Chinese Very Similar

职场霸凌

Focuses on 'bullying' rather than 'power'.

Korean Very Similar

직장 내 괴롭힘

Uses a native phrase rather than a loanword.

Portuguese Very Similar

Assédio moral

Focuses on 'moral' vs 'power'.

Spotted in the Real World

📰

(2020)

“パワハラ防止法が強化されました。”

Report on labor laws.

Fácil de confundir

パワハラ vs モラハラ

Both are types of harassment.

パワハラ is about power/authority; モラハラ is about moral/emotional abuse.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

Yes, in Japan, there are laws against it.

basic understanding

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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