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財閥 — meaning in English

zaibatsu

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English meaning

plutocrat noun Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

Senses

財閥 is used for these senses in English:

chaebol (business) A large, family-controlled, South Korean business conglomerate.
plutocrat Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.
zaibatsu (business, historical) A large business conglomerate founded under the Empire of Japan, generally controlled by a single family or individual.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.