“Slander” in Japanese
Short answer
Slander in Japanese is “悪口” (akkou). Full meaning: slander, bad-mouthing, abuse, insult, speaking ill (of).
Other ways to say “Slander” in Japanese
誹謗
hibou slander, abuse
中傷
chuushou slander, libel, defamation, calumny, smear
讒誣
zanbu slander
誣告
fukoku false accusation, slander, calumny
讒言
zangen false charge, slander, defamation
讒訴
zanso false charges, slander
誣謗
fubou slander
誣罔
fumou slander
誹謗中傷
hibouchuushou slander, calumny, defamation, libel, abuse
讒
zan false charge, slander, defamation
讒口
zankou false charge, slander, defamation
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