贈賄

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 贈賄 is read as ぞうわい and functions as a noun or with する for offering or giving a bribe.
• Basic usage: Identify the actor with による in 業者による贈賄 and the prohibited conduct with を in 贈賄を禁じる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The giving side
  • 贈賄 concerns the party giving the bribe, in contrast with 収賄, which concerns receiving one.
• Bribe and conduct
  • A rule against 贈賄 prohibits the act that compromises fair dealings, not merely possession of an object called a bribe.