Japanese word

投資

Pronunciation

Romajitōshi

Meaning

  • nouninvestment

Example

父は投資を始めました。chichi wa tō shi o haji me ma shi ta

My father started investing.

Illustration for 投資 (investment)

More examples

将来に備えて投資を続けています。shō rai ni sona e te tō shi o tsuzu ke te i ma su

I continue investing for the future.

Core concept

It centers on placing available resources into something now so that they can bring a benefit in the future.

Common phrases

  • 投資をするtō shi o su ru

    invest

  • 投資を始めるtō shi o haji me ru

    start investing

  • 投資について学ぶtō shi ni tsu i te mana bu

    learn about investing

Similar words

出資shusshi: The act of providing funds to a business or organization in exchange for a possible return.
資産運用shisanunyō: The management of money or property to preserve or increase its value over time.
投機tōki: The use of money in a risky venture to seek a large or quick profit.

Definition in Japanese

将来の利益を得るために、金銭や資産を事業などに振り向けること。shō rai no ri eki o e ru ta me ni kin sen ya shi san o ji gyō na do ni fu ri mu ke ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 投資 (tōshi) combines 投 (tō, "put or cast") with 資 (shi, "resources"), linking the act of putting resources into an undertaking with its expected benefit.

Usage tips

  • A speaker may use 投資 (tōshi) for financial investment or for spending time and effort on a future benefit, depending on the context.

Related words

  • 投資家tōshikainvestornoun
  • 投資するtōshisuruinvestverb

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