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“monopoly” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidokusen

Example

一つの会社が市場を独占しています。hito tsu no gai sha ga shi jō o doku sen shi te i ma su

One company has a monopoly in the market.

Illustration for 独占 (monopoly)

How to say “monopoly” in Japanese

“Monopoly” in Japanese is 独占 (dokusen).

Describes one person or organization holding sole control over a market, resource, or activity.

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

Example sentences with 独占

大切な情報の独占は、話し合いを難しくします。tai setsu na jō hō no doku sen wa hana shi a i o muzuka shi ku shi ma su

Monopolizing important information makes discussion difficult.

Tips for using 独占

  • The board game Monopoly turns the idea of exclusive control over property and markets into a game, making the economic sense of this word memorable.

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