Japanese Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Japanese word
侵害
Pronunciation
Romajishingai
Meaning
- nounviolation
Example
他人の権利の侵害を防ぎます。ta nin no ken ri no shin gai o fuse gi ma su
We prevent violations of other people's rights.
More examples
無断で写真を公開することは、プライバシーの侵害に当たります。mu dan de sha shin o kō kai su ru ko to wa pu ra i ba shī no shin gai ni a ta ri ma su
Publishing a photo without permission constitutes an invasion of privacy.
Core concept
Describes crossing a boundary that should protect another person or group, causing their rights or interests to be violated.
Common phrases
プライバシーの侵害pu ra i ba shī no shin gai
invasion of privacy
著作権侵害cho saku ken shin gai
copyright infringement
人権侵害jin ken shin gai
human rights violation
Similar words
侵犯shinpan: An act that intrudes on another person's rights, territory, or authority.
蹂躙jūrin: The act of treating a person's rights or dignity as if they have no value.
Definition in Japanese
他人の権利や利益などを不当におかすこと。ta nin no ken ri ya ri eki na do o fu tō ni o ka su ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 侵 (shin, "encroach upon") + 害 (gai, "harm") combines the ideas of encroachment and harm.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 侵害 (shingai) often appears in set phrases about privacy, copyright, or personal data, marking a protected sphere that someone has crossed without permission.