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  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Español JMdict (multilingual)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) alquimia
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) hacer mucho dinero (por medios dudosos)
English JMdict (multilingual)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) alchemy
Many tales of alchemy show up in "Journey to the West".
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) way of making money;moneymaker;money-spinner
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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