kuromaku

English

Etymology

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

Noun

kuromaku (plural kuromaku)

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