錬金術
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 錬金術
1
alchemy
Examples
「西遊記」の中には錬金術の話が数多く登場します。
Many tales of alchemy show up in "Journey to the West".
2
way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
Examples
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.
Kanji in this Word
錬
16 strokes
Frequency: 2221
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tempering
refine
drill
train
polish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
金
8 strokes
Frequency: 53
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
gold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かね
かな-
-がね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かん
きむ
こ
この
ん
術
11 strokes
Frequency: 350
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
art
technique
skill
means
trick
resources
magic
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すべ
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