スキャンダル
Meanings
1
scandal; public disgrace
Refers to a scandal that damages someone’s reputation, especially involving a public figure, organization, politics, entertainment, or business.
The politician's scandal was prominently reported in the newspaper.
The company lost public trust because of the scandal.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のスキャンダルが発覚するsomeone's scandal comes to light
The lawmaker's scandal came to light and caused a huge uproar.
- スキャンダルを起こすto cause a scandal
That company has caused scandals multiple times in the past.
- スキャンダルにまみれるto be tainted/embroiled in scandal
He left politics after becoming embroiled in scandal.
- スキャンダルを暴露するto expose a scandal
A weekly magazine exposed the celebrity's scandal.
- スキャンダルに巻き込まれるto get caught up in a scandal
She got caught up in a scandal against her will.