株
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Base noun form. Refers to shares or stocks in a company. Can be used in compounds like 『株式』 (kabushiki, 'stock' or 'share').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Ken, who works in finance, discuss investment strategies and market trends.
株
かぶ
stock (as in shares)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'stock' of plants in a garden — each plant is a 'stake' or '株』 (kabu, 'stock'). 'Kabu' sounds like 'cabbage' — imagine buying cabbage stocks at the market!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『株』 (kabu, 'stock') refers to shares in a company, and stock trading is popular among investors. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is a major financial hub, and terms like 『株価』 (kabuka, 'stock price') are commonly used in news and business discussions.
Forms
Base: 株Base noun form. Refers to shares or stocks in a company. Can be used in compounds like 『株式』 (kabushiki, 'stock' or 'share').