政せい治じとカネ

expression, noun

money in politics; political corruption through bribery; kleptocracy

Refers to the problematic relationship between politics and money, especially bribery, slush funds, and corrupt financial practices. Often used in media and criticism.

• 政せい治じとカネの問もん題だいは、有ゆう権けん者しゃの信しん頼らいを大おおきく損そこなう。

  The issue of money in politics greatly damages voters' trust.

• あの政せい治じ家かは政せい治じとカネのスキャンダルで辞じ任にんした。

  That politician resigned due to a money-in-politics scandal.