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“dividend” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihaitō

Example

会社は毎年配当を出します。kai sha wa mai toshi hai tō o da shi ma su

The company pays a dividend every year.

Illustration for 配当 (dividend)

How to say “dividend” in Japanese

“Dividend” in Japanese is 配当 (haitō).

Refers to a portion of a company's earnings that is allocated and paid to its shareholders.

Full entry for 配当: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 配当

株主は年末に配当を受け取りました。kabu nushi wa nen matsu ni hai tō o u ke to ri ma shi ta

The shareholders received a dividend at the end of the year.

Tips for using 配当

  • In English, dividend also means the number being divided in arithmetic, while 配当 (haitō) is not the usual Japanese term for that mathematical role.

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