株式

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 株式, read かぶしき, means shares representing an ownership interest in a company.
• Basic usage: It is used to discuss selling shareholdings or how the stock market works.
  • 父は退職を機に保有する株式の一部を売却した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Shorter form 株
  • Everyday discussion of share trading may use the shorter 株. 株式 is well suited to formal names and explanations, as in 株式市場.