Japanese

ふしょうじ
Meaning: scandal; deplorable incident; misconduct
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

不
祥
事

Example sentences

A corporate scandal came to light, and the president held a press conference to apologize.
委員会は、不祥事に関与した政治家の責任を厳しく追及した。
The committee rigorously pursued the responsibility of the politicians involved in the scandal.
会社は不祥事を隠蔽した。
The company covered up the scandal.
その不祥事は政府の基盤を揺るがす事態となった。
That scandal became a situation that shook the foundations of the government.
度重なる不祥事を受けて、社長は辞職した。
Following repeated scandals, the president resigned.
その不祥事により、彼の信用は完全に失墜した
Due to that scandal, his credibility was completely lost.
社長は不祥事について深く陳謝した
The president deeply apologized regarding the scandal.
主要な企業の不祥事により、その国の株価が急落した。
The country's stock prices dropped sharply due to a scandal at a major company.
不祥事を起こした選手に、球団は三ヶ月の減俸処分を下した。
The team handed down a three-month salary reduction penalty to the player who caused the scandal.
社長は不祥事の責任を問われ、記者の質問の矢面に立った。
The president was held responsible for the scandal and stood at the forefront of the reporters' questions.

Usage Notes

Refers to an undesirable or embarrassing event, often involving an organization or a public official.

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