noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈzaɪtɛk/
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CMU ARPABET:Z EY1 T EH2 K
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noun
Meaning 1
Application of financial engineering techniques in Japanese financial markets since their deregulation in 1984.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
Speculative financial investments, using simple financial leverage as well as financial engineering, in Japanese financial markets since their deregulation in 1984.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology
From Japanese 財テク (zaiteku, “money management”), from blend of 財務 (zaimu, “financial dealings”) and テクノロジー (tekunorojii, “technology”), the latter, from English technology. The -tech in zaitech reflects the original borrowing of English technology.