Japanese

ふせい
Meaning: injustice; unfairness; fraud; illegality
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

不
正

Example sentences

He tried to gain profit through dishonest means.
彼は不正を激しく憎んでいる。
He strongly hates injustice.
彼の不正がついに発覚した。
His fraud was finally exposed.
彼は毅然とした態度で不正に立ち向かった。
He faced injustice with a resolute attitude.
試験中、先生は不正がないように目を光らせていた
During the exam, the teacher kept a watchful eye to ensure there was no cheating.
彼の不正行為が、ついに露見した。
His misconduct has finally been exposed.
彼は大金に目が眩んで、不正に手を染めてしまった。
Dazzled by a large sum of money, he ended up getting involved in illegal activities.
警察は大規模な不正の摘発を行った
The police exposed a large-scale fraud.
彼は剛直な性格で、決して不正を許さなかった。
He had a personality of rigid integrity and never forgave injustice.
彼は不正が発覚し、大臣を更迭された。
He was replaced as minister after his misconduct came to light.

Usage Notes

Refers to actions or states that are not right, fair, or legal. Common in contexts like 'fraudulent acts' or 'illicit access'.

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