keiretsu

kei·ret·su

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Definitions of keiretsu word

noun plural keiretsu (especially in Japan) a loose coalition of business groups. 1
noun keiretsu (in Japan) a conglomeration of businesses linked together by cross-shareholdings to form a robust corporate structure. 1
noun keiretsu a group of Japanese businesses that are closely linked through shareholding, etc, and form a strong corporate unit 0
noun keiretsu (as modifier) 0
noun keiretsu a non-Japanese business conglomerate similar to a keiretsu 0
noun keiretsu in Japan, an association of corporations joined by reciprocal shareholder arrangements or by agreements among the members to deal exclusively or preferentially among themselves 0

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1975-80

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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