Japanese

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

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Example sentences

企業の不祥事が発覚し、社長が謝罪会見を行った。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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