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machination in Japanese

machination in Japanese is 策動, 策謀 — machination means a cunning plan, usually made with bad intentions.

machination in Japanese

策動
noun
Pronounced: sakudō
(chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473]
策謀
noun
Pronounced: sakubō
(chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473]

What does "machination" mean?

  1. noun A cunning plan, usually made with bad intentions.
    "PATRICK: The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma."
  2. noun The act of scheming or making secret plans.
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  • PATRICK: The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.

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What is "machination" in Japanese?
"machination" in Japanese is 策動, 策謀. machination means: A cunning plan, usually made with bad intentions.
How do you pronounce 策動?
"machination" in Japanese is 策動, pronounced "sakudō".
Are there other ways to say "machination" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "machination": 策動, 策謀.
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