裏面工作 (りめんこうさく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
behind-the-scenes maneuvering; backstage string-pulling
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Refers to covert political or organizational maneuvering, often with a negative connotation of underhanded tactics.
選挙前に裏面工作が行われたという疑惑が浮上した。
Allegations surfaced that backstage string-pulling took place before the election.
