English–Japanese

“gambling” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigyanburu

Example

ギャンブルは依存の原因になることがあります。gya n bu ru wa i zon no gen in ni na ru ko to ga a ri ma su

Gambling can be addictive.

Illustration for ギャンブル (gambling)

How to say “gambling” in Japanese

“Gambling” in Japanese is ギャンブル (gyanburu).

Centers on accepting a chance of loss in exchange for a possible gain determined largely by luck.

Full entry for ギャンブル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ギャンブル

家族は彼のギャンブルについて専門家に相談しました。ka zoku wa kare no gya n bu ru ni tsu i te sen mon ka ni sō dan shi ma shi ta

His family consulted a professional about his gambling.

Tips for using ギャンブル

  • In English, a gamble can describe a risky decision even when no money is involved, but Japanese ギャンブル (gyanburu) usually refers to betting or games of chance.

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