Meaning of 錬 in Japanese
Words related to 錬
- (n) refinery; smelting works
- (n) well-tempered; well drilled; well trained
- (n) alchemy
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making big money (implied, by dubious means)
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.
