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賄賂

wairo /wa.i.ɾo/

A bribe is money, a gift, or a favor given to someone in a position of power to influence their actions or decisions dishonestly. It is almost always used in the context of illegal or unethical activities involving officials or employees.

Exemples

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1

彼は警察官に賄賂を渡そうとした。

He tried to give a bribe to the police officer.

2

その政治家は多額の賄賂を受け取った疑いがある。

That politician is suspected of having accepted a large bribe.

3

賄賂で問題を解決するのは絶対にダメだ。

It is absolutely wrong to try to solve problems with bribes.

Famille de mots

Nom
賄賂
Verb
賄う
Apparenté
贈収賄
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Astuce mémo

Wai-ro sounds like 'Why row?'. Imagine someone rowing a boat secretly at night to deliver a box of illegal cash—Why row? Because it's a bribe!

Quiz rapide

彼は不正に有利な立場を得るために、役人に___を渡した。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 賄賂

Exemples

1

彼は警察官に賄賂を渡そうとした。

everyday

He tried to give a bribe to the police officer.

2

その政治家は多額の賄賂を受け取った疑いがある。

formal

That politician is suspected of having accepted a large bribe.

3

賄賂で問題を解決するのは絶対にダメだ。

informal

It is absolutely wrong to try to solve problems with bribes.

4

賄賂は行政の透明性を損なう重大な問題である。

academic

Bribery is a serious issue that undermines administrative transparency.

5

取引を有利に進めるために賄賂を要求された。

business

I was asked for a bribe to make the business deal go smoothly.

Famille de mots

Nom
賄賂
Verb
賄う
Apparenté
贈収賄

Collocations courantes

賄賂を贈る to offer/give a bribe
賄賂を受け取る to accept a bribe
賄賂を要求する to demand a bribe
賄賂を包む to prepare/wrap a bribe (money)
賄賂に手を染める to get involved in bribery

Phrases Courantes

賄賂を掴ませる

to slip someone a bribe

賄賂が横行する

bribery is rampant

袖の下を通す

to pass a bribe (literally 'under the sleeve')

Souvent confondu avec

賄賂 vs 贈り物

A general gift given out of kindness or for a celebration, whereas wairo is illegal and used for influence.

賄賂 vs 寄付

A donation made for a good cause or charity, not for personal gain through corruption.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when discussing corruption, crime, or serious ethical violations. It is a heavy word and should not be used jokingly unless the context is very clear.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use it for a 'tip' at a restaurant, which is 'chippu' (チップ). Using 'wairo' in a restaurant would imply you are trying to do something illegal.

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Astuce mémo

Wai-ro sounds like 'Why row?'. Imagine someone rowing a boat secretly at night to deliver a box of illegal cash—Why row? Because it's a bribe!

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Origine du mot

Derived from the verb 'makanau' (to supply/provide) and 'ro' (originally meaning cloth used as currency or a gift).

Modèles grammaticaux

Followed by particles: 賄賂を (direct object) or 賄賂が (subject). Often used in the compound 賄賂罪 (wairo-zai), meaning the crime of bribery.
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Contexte culturel

In historical Japan, bribes were often slipped into the long sleeves of a kimono, leading to the common idiom 'sode no shita' (under the sleeve).

Quiz rapide

彼は不正に有利な立場を得るために、役人に___を渡した。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 賄賂

Mots lis

保護

A1

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

革命

A1

A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

拡大

A1

The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

販売

A1

The act of selling goods or services to customers, typically within a commercial or professional context. It refers to the business process of making items available for purchase.

取引

A1

A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

貯金

A1

The act of saving money or the amount of money saved, typically in a bank or a piggy bank. It refers to setting aside funds for future use rather than spending them immediately.

借金

A1

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

利益

A1

Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.

損失

A1

A formal noun referring to the loss of something valuable, such as money, property, or time. It is commonly used in business or serious contexts to describe a reduction in value or a disadvantageous outcome.

予算

A1

A budget or an estimate of the amount of money available for a specific purpose. It refers to the financial plan or limit set before spending occurs in personal, business, or government contexts.

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