zaikai


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zai·kai

 (zī′kī′)
n.
The commercial and financial community of Japan.

[Japanese : zai, wealth; see zaibatsu + kai, community (from Middle Chinese kɦuaj`; also the source of Mandarin huì).]
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zaikai

(zaɪˈkaɪ)
n
1. (Commerce) commerce finance the Japanese business and finance community, esp those with considerable power and influence
2. (Banking & Finance) commerce finance the Japanese business and finance community, esp those with considerable power and influence
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