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息がかかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息がかかる.
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Idiomatic expression
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
Examples
彼にはある政治家の息がかかっている。
He has the backing of a certain politician.
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