Japanese

おしょく
Meaning: corruption; graft
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

汚
職

Example sentences

The politician is suspected of being involved in a corruption scandal.
記者は長年の調査の末、ついに汚職事件の真相を暴いた。
After years of investigation, the reporter finally exposed the truth of the corruption case.
彼は汚職事件に関与したため、政界から追放された。
He was expelled from the political world due to his involvement in a corruption scandal.
その政治家は汚職疑惑で厳しく糾弾された。
The politician was severely denounced for corruption allegations.
そのジャーナリストは、企業の汚職を厳しく告発した。
The journalist strictly denounced the corporate corruption.
彼は汚職事件で失脚した。
He lost his position due to the corruption scandal.
政府の高官が汚職事件に関与した疑いがある。
A high-ranking government official is suspected of being involved in a corruption scandal.
大臣は汚職疑惑で辞職した。
The minister resigned over corruption allegations.
ジャーナリストは政府の汚職を暴き出した。
The journalist exposed the corruption within the government.
汚職役人が私腹を肥やすのは許せない。
It is unforgivable for corrupt officials to enrich themselves.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to public officials abusing their position for illegal personal gain.

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