noun
secret funds; hidden financial resources
Refers to money or financial assets kept hidden, often for discretionary or emergency use. Commonly used in political, corporate, or personal contexts.
その政治家は隠し財源を使って選挙運動をしていた。
The politician was using secret funds for his election campaign.
会社には緊急時のための隠し財源がある。
The company has hidden financial resources for emergencies.
秘密資金 is a more formal term for secret funds, often used in legal or official contexts.
Compound of 隠し (hidden) and 財源 (financial resources). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for describing concealed assets.