leverage in Japanese
leverage in Japanese is レバ, レバレッジ — leverage means power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
leverage in Japanese
レバ
Pronounced: reba
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
レバレッジ
Pronounced: rebarejji
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
What does "leverage" mean?
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noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
"The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions."
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noun The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
"The fund relies heavily on leverage, which increases both potential gains and risk."
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verb To use something to maximum advantage.
"The startup leveraged its social media following to launch the new product."
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leverage in a sentence
- The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions.
- With few other buyers around, the seller had little leverage in the negotiation.
- The fund relies heavily on leverage, which increases both potential gains and risk.
- Too much leverage can wipe out an investor if the market suddenly falls.
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What is "leverage" in Japanese?
"leverage" in Japanese is レバ, レバレッジ. leverage means: Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
How do you pronounce レバ?
"leverage" in Japanese is レバ, pronounced "reba".
How do you use "leverage" in a sentence?
Example: "The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions." In Japanese, "leverage" is レバ, レバレッジ.
Are there other ways to say "leverage" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "leverage": レバ, レバレッジ.
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