縁えん故こ政せい治じ

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Meanings

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noun

crony politics; nepotistic government

Refers to governance or political appointments based on personal connections rather than merit. Often used in critical contexts.

affinity, relation, connection

故happenstance, especially, intentionally

政politics, government

治reign, be at peace, calm down

縁えん故こ採さい用よう
Refers specifically to hiring through personal connections, while 縁故政治 is about political appointments and governance.
情じょう実じつ
Broader term for favoritism or personal considerations influencing decisions, not limited to politics.

Compound of 縁故 (personal connection) and 政治 (politics).