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capitalism in Japanese

capitalism in Japanese is 資本主義 — capitalism means an economic system in which businesses and resources are privately owned and run for profit, with prices largely set by supply and demand rather than the state.

capitalism in Japanese

資本主義
noun
Pronounced: shihonshugi
(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

What does "capitalism" mean?

  1. noun An economic system in which businesses and resources are privately owned and run for profit, with prices largely set by supply and demand rather than the state.
    "Under capitalism, competition between companies is meant to drive down prices."
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capitalism in a sentence

  • Under capitalism, competition between companies is meant to drive down prices.
  • The debate over capitalism versus socialism has shaped politics for over a century.

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What is "capitalism" in Japanese?

"capitalism" in Japanese is 資本主義. capitalism means: An economic system in which businesses and resources are privately owned and run for profit, with prices largely set by supply and demand rather than the state.

How do you pronounce 資本主義?

"capitalism" in Japanese is 資本主義, pronounced "shihonshugi".

How do you use "capitalism" in a sentence?

Example: "Under capitalism, competition between companies is meant to drive down prices." In Japanese, "capitalism" is 資本主義.

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