zaibatsu

zai·ba·tsu

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zahy-bah-tsoo]
- /ˈzaɪ bɑˈtsu/
- /ˌze.ˈbæt.ˌsuː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-bah-tsoo]
- /ˈzaɪ bɑˈtsu/

Definitions of zaibatsu word

noun plural zaibatsu a great industrial or financial combination of Japan. 1
noun zaibatsu A large Japanese business conglomerate. 1
noun zaibatsu the group or combine comprising a few wealthy families that controls industry, business, and finance in Japan 0
noun plural zaibatsu the few families that dominate Japanese finance, commerce, and industry 0

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Origin of zaibatsu

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < Japanese, equivalent to zai wealth (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese cái) + batsu, derivative of bat clique (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese fá)

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zaibatsu popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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