暗躍

あんやく

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes

Kanji

• 暗 dark. Read as アン.
• 躍 leap. Read as ヤク.

Example sentences

• 支配人の背後で暗躍した。
  He acted behind the manager's back.

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