“Libel” in Japanese
Short answer
Libel in Japanese is “讒謗” (zanbou). Full meaning: libel, slander, defamation.
Other ways to say “Libel” in Japanese
誹毀
hiki defamation, libel, calumny, slander
名誉毀損
meiyokison libel, defamation, slander, character assassination
中傷
chuushou slander, libel, defamation, calumny, smear
非毀
hiki defamation, libel, calumny, slander
誹譏
hiki defamation, libel, calumny, slander
誹謗中傷
hibouchuushou slander, calumny, defamation, libel, abuse
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