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[けん(権)·ぼう(謀)·じゅっ(術)·すう(数)]
kenboujussuu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 権謀術数

noun
  1. trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism
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Definition and Synonyms for 権謀術数

Chicanery the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Synonyms: ぺてん, いかさま, いかよう, ごまかし, ごまかす, やまかん, 枉惑, 権謀術数, 権謀術策, 欺瞞, 欺騙, 瞞着, 虚偽, 詐欺, 詭弁, 詭計

Meanings for each kanji in 権謀術数

» authority; power; rights
» conspire; cheat; impose on; plan; devise; scheme; have in mind; deceive
» art; technique; skill; means; trick; resources; magic
» number; strength; fate; law; figures

Categories 権謀術数 is a member of

Deception the act of deceiving
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