Meaning

Primary

Scandal

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A not-auspicious occurrence is a scandal. A scandal is pretty much the opposite of an auspicious occurrence.

Reading

ふしょうじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

警察は自分たちの不祥事を隠そうとしているんだ。

The police are trying to hide their own scandal.

Kanji Composition