不信任
Meanings
1
no confidence; non-confidence; lack of confidence
Used especially for a formal judgment or motion saying that a cabinet, leader, board member, etc. is not trusted or should not continue in office.
The opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against the cabinet.
At the meeting, no confidence was shown in the chairperson.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に不信任案を提出するto submit a motion of no confidence against someone
The opposition party submitted a motion of no confidence against the prime minister.
- 不信任決議が可決されるfor a no-confidence resolution to be passed
The resolution of no confidence in the cabinet was passed.
- 〈人〉に不信任を突きつけるto confront someone with a vote of no confidence
The shareholders confronted the management with a vote of no confidence.