How to say "bet" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 賭けかけnounThe noun: a bet, wager, or stake — the money or gamble itself — as in a wager on a game or race. Use it for the bet as a thing, not the act of betting.
- 賭けるかけるichidan verb, transitive verbThe verb: to bet or wager on an outcome, and by extension to risk or stake something. Use it for the act of betting, whether money on a game or something precious.
Use the noun 「賭け」 for a bet or wager itself — the stake or gamble — and the verb 「賭ける」 for the act of betting, wagering, or risking something on an outcome.
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