腐敗
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; spoilage
2. corruption; degeneracy; decay; depravity
Kanji used
Pitch accent
ふはい
Used in vocabulary
Examples7
食品
Food packaging reduces spoilage.
冷蔵庫
The refrigerator preserves food from decay.
政治
We are sick and tired of political corruption.
講演者
The speaker hinted at corruption in the political world.
わが国
The morals of our politicians have been corrupted.
新しい
The new government promised to rid the country of corruption.