Zaibatsu

Pronunciation: /zaɪˈbɑːtsuː/

Definitions of zaibatsu

noun a large Japanese business conglomerate

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that a zaibatsu is a large Japanese business conglomerate.

A2 The zaibatsu played a significant role in the economic development of Japan.

B1 During the Meiji period, zaibatsu emerged as powerful industrial and financial entities.

B2 The zaibatsu were dismantled after World War II to prevent monopolistic practices.

C1 The influence of zaibatsu extended beyond Japan's borders, impacting global markets.

C2 Scholars debate the long-term effects of zaibatsu on Japan's economy and society.

Examples of zaibatsu in a Sentence

formal The zaibatsu were powerful and influential conglomerates in pre-WWII Japan.

informal My great-grandfather used to work for a zaibatsu back in the day.

slang I wish I could join a zaibatsu and make tons of money.

figurative In the world of finance, some consider the big tech companies to be the modern-day zaibatsu.

Grammatical Forms of zaibatsu

• plural: zaibatsus
• comparative: more zaibatsu
• superlative: most zaibatsu
• present tense: zaibatsu
• future tense: will zaibatsu
• perfect tense: have zaibatsu
• continuous tense: is zaibatsuing
• singular: zaibatsu
• positive degree: zaibatsu
• infinitive: to zaibatsu
• gerund: zaibatsuing
• participle: zaibatsued

Origin and Evolution of zaibatsu

First Known Use: 1868 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'zaibatsu' originated in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to large industrial and financial conglomerates in Japan, the term 'zaibatsu' has evolved to also encompass powerful business families and corporate groups in other East Asian countries.