株
N3かぶ
[kabu]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); counter
stock; share
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
stump
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); counter
(clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); counter
strain (of bacteria, etc.)
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
stock company; corporation; kabushiki kaisha; KK
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
goodwill (of a business); privilege (that comes with a role)
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
reputation; standing; popularity
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one's forte
Other Readings
「株」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
株で大きな利益を得ました儲かった。
I made a big profit from stocks.
庭の隅には伐採された樫の木の株が残され、そこからやがて新しい芽が伸び始めた。
In the corner of the garden, the stump of the felled oak remained, and from it new shoots before long began to extend.
最近は若い人も株に興味を持つ。
Young people are interested in stocks these days too.