悪あくの枢すう軸じくじ字FuriganaMeanings1expression, nounAxis of EvilPolitical term coined by U.S. President George W. Bush in 2002, referring to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. Used in Japanese media and political commentary.2002年ねん、ブッシュ大だい統とう領りょうはイラン、イラク、北きた朝ちょう鮮せんを「悪あくの枢すう軸じく」と呼よんだ。In 2002, President Bush called Iran, Iraq, and North Korea the 'Axis of Evil'.
