虐待（ぎゃくたい）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: abuse / mistreatment
Example sentences
- 虐待から子供を守る。 — We protect children from abuse.
- 虐待に気づいたら通報する。 — If you notice abuse, report it.
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