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同意のない性交
dōi no nai seikō
What does "同意のない性交" mean in English?
non-consensual sex同意のない性交は犯罪です。
Non-consensual sex is a crime.
How to use "同意のない性交" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Law
formal
Sexual intercourse performed without the explicit consent of one or more parties involved.
被害者は同意のない性交を受けた。
The victim experienced non-consensual sex.
同意のない性交は、日本の法律で処罰される行為です。
Non-consensual sex is punishable under Japanese law.
Often used in legal contexts to describe rape or sexual assault, though the term itself is a euphemistic phrasing.
psychological
Sexual activity engaged in without mutual agreement or clear consent.
同意のない性交は、被害者に深刻な心的外傷を与える可能性があります。
Non-consensual sex can cause severe psychological trauma to the victim.
Used in clinical or therapeutic discussions to emphasize the lack of consent as a key factor in harm.
Collocations
同意のない性交を防ぐto prevent non-consensual sex同意のない性交の被害者victim of non-consensual sex同意のない性交の加害者perpetrator of non-consensual sex
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. Medical Context
In legal contexts, '同意のない性交' is often used to describe criminal acts, while in medical or psychological contexts, it emphasizes the lack of consent as a factor in trauma. Always consider the context when using this phrase.
Gold Rule
Consent Must Be Explicit
In Japanese law and social discourse, consent must be clear, voluntary, and ongoing. Silence or lack of resistance does not imply consent. This phrase underscores the importance of mutual agreement.
Word Origin
A compound phrase combining 同意 (dōi, 'consent') with 性交 (seikō, 'sexual intercourse'). The term emerged in legal and social discourse to explicitly describe sexual acts lacking mutual agreement, often replacing euphemisms like 強姦 (kyōkan, 'rape').
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in formal contexts, particularly in legal, medical, or advocacy settings. It avoids the direct term 強姦 (rape) while still conveying the illegality and harm of the act. In everyday speech, terms like レイプ (rape) or 性的暴行 (sexual assault) are more common.
Word Breakdown
同意
consent
nounのない
without
particle + adjective-forming suffix性交
sexual intercourse
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