expression, godan verb (-mu)
be blinded by money; lose one's moral compass for riches
Describes a state where greed overrides caution, conscience, or good judgment. Often used in warnings or moral commentary.
See also: 目が眩む
金に目がくらんで、詐欺に手を出してしまった。
Blinded by money, I ended up getting involved in fraud.
When people are blinded by money, they easily stray from the right path.