Meaning

Primary

Bribery

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Presents that you give as a bribe is a form of bribery.

Reading

ぞうわい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

これは、ある国では「プレゼント」と呼ばれるかもしれないが、この国では「贈賄」である。

This may be called a "present" in some countries, but in this country it's "bribery."

Kanji Composition