不祥事

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 不祥事 is read as ふしょうじ and is a noun for misconduct or a scandal that damages public trust in an organization and its members.
• Basic usage: Use 職員の不祥事について謝罪する for an apology over misconduct and 不祥事を隠す for concealing a scandal.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not mere bad luck
  • It usually involves accountable wrongdoing and loss of trust, rather than an unfortunate event caused only by chance.
• Misconduct and scandal
  • Misconduct can name the wrongful act itself, while scandal can suit the wider public incident and reputational damage.