English Explanatory Dictionary

kuromaku

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Japan, an éminence grise or secret decision-maker.

Word forms

kuromaku

Etymology

From Japanese 黒幕, literally "black curtain", alluding to the unseen operators in puppet theater; compare pull strings.

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