noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
power of money; financial influence
Refers to the ability to control or influence people, politics, or society through wealth. Often used in critical contexts such as 金権政治 (money-driven politics).
金権政治がまかり通っている。
Money-driven politics is rampant.
彼は金権を振りかざして地位
He used the power of money to gain his position.