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zaitech

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 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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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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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

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.