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を得た。
He used the power of money to gain his position.
The candidate used the power of money to win the election.
The political world was criticized for being corrupted by the power of money.