Japanese

とうし
Meaning: investment; investing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

投
資

Example sentences

He invested in stocks for the future.
投資には高いリスクが伴います。
This investment involves high risk.
株の投資で大きな損を出してしまった。
I ended up making a big loss on my stock investment.
不適切な投資によって多大な損失を被った。
The company suffered a huge loss due to inappropriate investment.
後先の考えもなく、彼は全財産を投資に注ぎ込んだ。
Without thinking of the consequences, he poured all his assets into the investment.
彼は株の投資で大儲けした。
He made a big profit through stock investment.
適切な投資で資産が殖えた。
Proper investment increased my assets.
最近は株価の上がり下がりが激しいので、投資には注意が必要だ。
Stock prices have been fluctuating wildly lately, so caution is needed when investing.
域外への投資が活発になっている。
Investment outside the region is becoming active.
企業は人的資本への投資を増やしている。
Companies are increasing their investment in human capital.

Usage Notes

Used for putting money, time, or energy into something with the expectation of a future benefit or profit.

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