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Definition and Synonyms for 口止め料
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口止め料 |
ある事を秘密にしておくことをある人に保証してもらうために支払われる賄賂 |
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Hush Money |
a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret |
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Synonyms: |
口止め料 |
Meanings for each kanji in 口止め料
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口 |
mouth |
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止 |
stop; halt |
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料 |
fee; materials |
Categories 口止め料 is a member of
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使い物 |
彼の判断を腐敗させるために信頼を受ける立場において人になされる支払い |
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Payoff |
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment |
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Sample Sentences for 口止め料
彼は、彼女の口止め料に、多くの金を払った。
He paid much money to stop her mouth.
恐喝のその犠牲者は、ここ何年間というもの口止め料を払ってきた。だが、今では、それは愚かなことだと悟り、もうびた一文払わないことに決めた。
The victim of blackmail has been paying hush money for years, but now he realizes it is foolish, and he has decided not to pay a red cent more.
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