noun
bribe; payoff
Refers to money given illicitly to influence someone, especially in political or business contexts. Often used in scandals.
政治家が裏金を受け取っていたことが発覚した。
It was revealed that the politician had received a bribe.
noun
secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
Money kept hidden from official accounts, often used for illicit purposes such as bribery or off-the-books payments. Common in political and corporate scandals.
その会社は裏金を不正な政治献金に使っていた。
The company used a slush fund for illegal political donations.
裏金工作が内部告発で明るみに出た。
The slush fund operation came to light through a whistleblower.