Translation guide
The idea that wealth gives power or influence, often used to say that money can get things done or sway decisions.
金がものを言う。
Money talks.
Expressing that having money allows one to get what they want or to have power over others.
A direct equivalent of 'money talks', meaning money has the power to influence situations or people.
この世界では金がものを言う。
In this world, money talks.
Literally 'the power of money', used to refer to the influence that wealth can exert.
彼は金の力でその地位を手に入れた。
He got that position through the power of money.
Means 'depending on money', implying that outcomes are determined by how much money is involved.
結局は金次第だ。
In the end, it all comes down to money.
A proverb meaning 'even hell's judgment depends on money', emphasizing that money can influence even the most absolute authorities.
地獄の沙汰も金次第というからね。
As they say, money talks even in hell.