English–Japanese

“scandal” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisukyandaru

Example

その政治家のスキャンダルがニュースになりました。so no sei ji ka no su kya n da ru ga nyū su ni na ri ma shi ta

The politician's scandal made the news.

Illustration for スキャンダル (scandal)

How to say “scandal” in Japanese

“Scandal” in Japanese is スキャンダル (sukyandaru).

Refers to conduct or events that become public and cause widespread shock, criticism, and loss of trust.

Full entry for スキャンダル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with スキャンダル

その俳優は過去のスキャンダルについて記者会見で説明しました。so no hai yū wa ka ko no su kya n da ru ni tsu i te ki sha kai ken de setsu mei shi ma shi ta

The actor explained the past scandal at a press conference.

Tips for using スキャンダル

  • In Japanese news, スキャンダル (sukyandaru) often appears with a person's name when hidden conduct becomes a widely reported public controversy.

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