English–Japanese
“speculation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitōki
Example
投機で大きな利益を得る人もいます。tō ki de ō ki na ri eki o e ru hito mo i ma su
Some people make large profits from speculation.
How to say “speculation” in Japanese
“Speculation” in Japanese is 投機 (tōki).
Centers on putting money at risk based on an expected price change rather than holding an asset for its lasting use or value.
Example sentences with 投機
株価の変動が激しい時期は、投機に手を出さないほうが安全です。kabu ka no hen dō ga hage shi i ji ki wa tō ki ni te o da sa na i hō ga an zen de su
When stock prices are highly volatile, it is safer not to engage in speculation.
Tips for using 投機
- In English, speculation can mean either an unproven idea or risky trading, while 投機 (tōki) chiefly refers to the latter, especially when price changes are the source of expected profit.