雲くも助すけ根こん性じょう

noun

predatory nature; rapacious disposition

Refers to a greedy, exploitative character, like that of an unscrupulous palanquin bearer (雲助) who would overcharge or take advantage of travelers. Often used in critical or moralistic contexts.

• あの商しょう人にんの雲くも助すけ根こん性じょうには呆あきれる。

  I'm disgusted by that merchant's predatory nature.

• 彼かれは雲くも助すけ根こん性じょうをむき出だしにして、弱よわい者ものから金かねを巻まき上あげた。

  He showed his rapacious disposition and extorted money from the weak.