Japanese word

ギャンブル

Pronunciation

Romajigyanburu

Meaning

  • noungambling

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ギャンブルをするgya n bu ru o su ru

    gamble

  • ギャンブルで負けるgya n bu ru de ma ke ru

    lose at gambling

  • ギャンブルにのめり込むgya n bu ru ni no me ri ko mu

    become deeply involved in gambling

  • ギャンブルをやめるgya n bu ru o ya me ru

    stop gambling

Similar words

賭博tobaku: A formal word for the activity of gambling, often used in laws and official documents.
博打bakuchi: An informal word for gambling that can imply bold or reckless betting.
賭け事kakegoto: An activity of risking money or other valuables on an outcome that is not certain.

Definition in Japanese

金銭や品物を賭け、偶然に左右される勝負をすること。kin sen ya shina mono o ka ke gū zen ni sa yū sa re ru shō bu o su ru ko to

Word origin

ギャンブル (gyanburu) was borrowed from the English word gamble, which means risking money or goods on an uncertain result.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • ギャンブラーgyanburāgamblernoun

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