冷遇

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 冷遇 combines 冷, cold, with 遇, treatment, and functions as a noun or する verb read れいぐう.
• Basic usage: It denotes treating someone coldly or unfairly, as in 職場で冷遇される and 選手を冷遇する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Active and passive
  • The treating party takes 人を冷遇する, while the person receiving the treatment is expressed with 人が冷遇される.
• Difference from 無視
  • 無視 focuses on ignoring someone, while 冷遇 more broadly concerns poor treatment, including a lack of opportunity or regard.