金権
Meanings
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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).
Money-driven politics is rampant.
He used the power of money to gain his position.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が金権にものを言わせるfor someone to use the power of money to get their way
The candidate used the power of money to win the election.
- 金権にまみれるto be tainted or corrupted by the power of money
The political world was criticized for being corrupted by the power of money.