JLPT N1
スケープゴート
スケープゴート means “scapegoat” in Japanese. It’s when someone is unfairly blamed for what others did.
Readings
Noun
Scapegoat / Someone to Blame
A person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems, failures, or wrongdoings of others.
Example
彼 は チーム の 失敗 の スケープゴート に され た 。
He was made the scapegoat for the team's failure.
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