“Mercenary spirit” in Japanese
Short answer
Mercenary spirit in Japanese is “射利心” (sharishin). Full meaning: mercenary spirit, mind oriented to money-making.
Other ways to say “Mercenary spirit” in Japanese
勤め気
tsutomegi mercenary spirit
乞食根性
kojikikonjou mercenary spirit, greed, avarice, base nature
商売気質
shoubaikatagi mercantile spirit, mercenary spirit
商人気質
akindokatagi mercantile mind-set, mercenary spirit, being intent on making a profit
商人根性
shouninkonjou mercantile disposition, having a nose for profit, commercialism, mercenary spirit
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