錬金術
れんきんじゅつ
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
Common word
Meanings
Noun
alchemy- way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
Example sentences
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Dr. Faust was well versed in alchemy.
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Many tales of alchemy show up in "Journey to the West".
アイザック・ニュートンは近代科学の祖とたびたび言われるが、彼の晩年はもっぱら錬金術を研究していた。
Isaac Newton is often referred to as the founder of modern science, but his final years were solely devoted to the study of alchemy.
現代の日本で錬金術といえば、比喩的にしか使われない。モラルや羞恥心と無縁の政治屋や宗教家が、不正な手段でカネもうけをするときに。
In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.