錬金術
れんきんじゅつ
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
Meaning
- alchemy
- way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
Example sentences
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Many tales of alchemy show up in "Journey to the West".
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.
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Dr. Faust was well versed in alchemy.