悪あくの枢すう軸じく

expression, noun

Axis of Evil

Political 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'.