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[とう()·()]
touki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 投機

noun
  1. speculation; venture; stockjobbing; gambling (on stocks)

Definition and Synonyms for 投機

Venture a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
Synonyms: ベンチャー, 一山, 一山, 冒険, 博奕, 博打, , , , 投機, 軽業
Speculation an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
Synonyms: ベンチャー, スペキュレーション, 思惑, 思惑, 投機, 相場

Meanings for each kanji in 投機

» throw; discard; abandon; launch into; join; invest in; hurl; give up; sell at a loss
» mechanism; opportunity; occasion; machine; airplane

Categories 投機 is a member of

Commercial Enterprise the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
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Investment Funds money that is invested with an expectation of profit
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Sample Sentences for 投機

In a fight against speculators who are dumping the U.S. currency, central banks of major countries have carried out massive concerted interventions in the market.
It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.
The venturer Edward made his the jackpot in the oil business.
He lost the greater part of his fortune in speculation.

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