数合わせ

かずあわせ【数合わせ】

making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; 〔(政界などで)多数派を形成すること〕 making up the numbers to form a majority 《in Parliament》.

●数合わせの論理 the logic of number-juggling; the rationale of fixing the numbers

・(単なる)数合わせの省庁再編 a reorganization of government offices that is no more than a reshuffling of personnel.

●今の連立政権は, 政権維持のための数合わせにすぎない. The present coalition government is no more than a marriage of convenience, formed to make up the numbers (for a majority).

●数合わせをする fix the numbers (in one's favor); juggle the numbers (to suit one); 〔(政界などで)多数派工作をする〕 make up the numbers to form a majority 《in the Diet》

・大会に出場するため選手の数合わせをした. They fixed the number of players so that they could take part in the tournament.