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“Descent from heaven” in Japanese

Short answer
天下り amakudari あまくだり

Descent from heaven in Japanese is “天下り” (amakudari). Full meaning: retiring high-ranking government officials taking a lucrative job in a private or semi-private corporation; command (from superior to inferior, government to private sector, etc.), order, imposition; descent from heaven.

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