scandal; public disgrace
Refers to a scandal that damages someone’s reputation, especially involving a public figure, organization, politics, entertainment, or business.
政治家のスキャンダルが新聞に大きく出た。
The politician's scandal was prominently reported in the newspaper.
その会社はスキャンダルで信用を失った。
The company lost public trust because of the scandal.
The lawmaker's scandal came to light and caused a huge uproar.
That company has caused scandals multiple times in the past.
He left politics after becoming embroiled in scandal.
A weekly magazine exposed the celebrity's scandal.
She got caught up in a scandal against her will.