What does 株 mean?
株 is a Japanese noun meaning “shares” or “stock” in English. It can also be translated as “stump (of a tree)” depending on context. It is written as 株 in kanji, かぶ in hiragana, and kabu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
父は株を買った。
My father bought some shares.
株の値段が下がった。
Share prices have fallen.