debasement; corruption; degradation
A yojijukugo describing moral decay, loss of integrity, or a state of being debased and corrupt. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
The debasement and corruption of politicians has become a problem.
Transparency is necessary to prevent the degradation and corruption of the organization.
堕落 refers to moral decline or depravity alone, while 堕落腐敗 emphasizes both debasement and corruption together.
腐敗 can mean physical decay or political corruption; 堕落腐敗 combines it with moral degradation for a stronger, more comprehensive term.
A yojijukugo composed of 堕落 (depravity, degradation) and 腐敗 (decay, corruption). The combination intensifies the meaning of moral and ethical decay.