The crisis may end up taking a further toll on the tattered reputation of Japanese politicians.

此次危机可能会进一步损害日本政客本已不佳的声誉。

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The more significant aspect of Azharuddin coming out of his isolation with an mud-slinging interview is the decision to move court, which alone can give him a clean chit and help salvage his tattered reputation.

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