ギャンブル

ぎゃんぶる

noun

gambling

1. gambling, gamble

The act of wagering money or something of value on an uncertain outcome. Also used figuratively for risky undertakings.

ギャンブルはやらない。

I don't gamble.

ギャンブルで大金(たいきん)を失(うしな)った。

I lost a large sum of money gambling.

準備(じゅんび)もなしに転職(てんしょく)するのはギャンブルだと思(おも)う。

I think changing jobs without preparation is a gamble.

USAGE:
ギャンブル covers all forms of gambling. It is also used figuratively for any risky decision where the outcome is uncertain. The native Japanese equivalent is 賭(か)け事(ごと).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

ギャンブル依存症(いぞんしょう): gambling addiction
ギャンブルに手(て)を出(だ)す: to start gambling
ギャンブルで負(ま)ける: to lose at gambling
ギャンブル好(ず)き: gambling enthusiast

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