How to say "wager" in Japanese
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- 賭けかけnounThe noun: a wager, bet, stake, or gamble — the thing itself rather than the act. Typical contexts include bets on games, races, or matches, and gambling generally.
- 賭けるかけるichidan verb, transitive verbThe verb: to wager or bet, and by extension to risk or stake something one values. Use it when describing the act itself, as in wagering money on an outcome.
For 'wager' as a thing — the bet or gamble itself — use the noun 「賭け」; for the act of wagering, betting, or risking something, use the verb 「賭ける」.
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