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How to say "Stock" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "stock", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
株式
かぶしき (kabushiki)
B2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
株価
かぶか (kabuka)
B2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "stock" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 株式 and 株価.
In Japanese, 株式 (かぶしき (kabushiki)) is typically associated with "stock, share" (Syllabus Level: B2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 株価 (かぶか (kabuka)) maps to "stock price" (Syllabus Level: B2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "stock" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "株式"
私は株式に興味があります。
I am interested in stock, share.
Bilingual Context for "株価"
私は株価に興味があります。
I am interested in stock price.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in stock, share.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "株式" fits here because it means "stock, share" in the context of: "I am interested in stock, share.". "株価" represents "stock price".