Meaning and Usage
"株" (かぶ) primarily means "stock" or "share" in the context of finance and investment. It refers to a unit of ownership in a company that can be bought or sold on the stock market.
Common Contexts
You will often see "株" used when discussing stock prices (株価), buying or selling stocks (株を買う・売る), and dividends (配当). It is a common term in business news, investment conversations, and financial reports.
Collocations and Patterns
- 株を買う: to buy stocks
- 株を売る: to sell stocks
- 株価 (かぶか): stock price
- 配当をもらう: to receive dividends
Register and Nuance
"株" is a neutral, standard term used in both formal and informal contexts related to finance. It is not used outside of financial or business contexts for this meaning.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "株" with "株" meaning "plant stump" or "root," but in financial contexts, it always means "stock." Context usually clarifies the meaning. When talking about plants, the reading and context differ.