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investor
A person who invests money in stocks, real estate, businesses, or other assets with the expectation of financial return.
個人投資家が増えている。
Individual investors are increasing.
海外の投資家から資金を集めた。
They raised funds from overseas investors.
有名な投資家が「今が買い時だ」と発言し、市場が反応した。
A famous investor said "now is the time to buy," and the market reacted.
投資家 is a general term for anyone who invests money in assets for financial return. A compound of 投資 (investment) + 家 (person, specialist).
COMMON TYPES:
- 個人投資家: individual/retail investor
- 機関投資家: institutional investor
- 海外投資家: foreign investor
- エンジェル投資家: angel investor
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 投資家心理: investor sentiment
- 投資家を募る: to recruit investors
- 投資家から資金を集める: to raise funds from investors
NOTE:
The 家 suffix indicates a person engaged in a professional or serious pursuit. Compare: 政治家 (politician), 作家 (writer), 専門家 (specialist).