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dividend

/ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/

A dividend is a portion of a company's profit that is paid to its shareholders. It is usually distributed regularly, such as every three months or once a year, as a reward for investing in the company.

例文

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1

I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.

I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.

2

The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.

The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.

3

My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.

My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.

語族

名詞
dividend
Verb
divide
形容詞
dividend-paying
関連
division
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Divide-End': It is the money at the end of the year that a company divides among its owners.

クイックテスト

The company was so successful this year that it paid a large _______ to everyone who owned its stock.

正解!

正解は: dividend

例文

1

I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.

everyday

I used the dividend money from my stocks to buy a new bicycle.

2

The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.

formal

The corporation announced a significant increase in the annual dividend for its investors.

3

My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.

informal

My small investment is finally paying a little dividend.

4

The researcher analyzed the relationship between dividend payouts and market stability.

academic

The researcher analyzed the relationship between dividend payouts and market stability.

5

Our board of directors will decide the next dividend amount in the meeting tomorrow.

business

Our board of directors will decide the next dividend amount in the meeting tomorrow.

語族

名詞
dividend
Verb
divide
形容詞
dividend-paying
関連
division

よく使う組み合わせ

pay a dividend pay a dividend
annual dividend annual dividend
dividend yield dividend yield
stock dividend stock dividend
collect a dividend collect a dividend

よく使うフレーズ

pay dividends

to produce great advantages or profits in the future

extra dividend

a dividend paid in addition to the regular one

dividend policy

a company's plan for paying dividends to shareholders

よく混同される語

dividend vs interest

Interest is paid on loans or bank deposits, while dividends are paid to owners of company shares.

dividend vs division

Division is the act of splitting something; a dividend is the specific amount of money being shared.

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使い方のコツ

In a literal sense, use this for finance and business contexts. In a figurative sense, use the phrase 'pay dividends' to describe any action that results in a benefit later on.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'dividend' when they mean 'interest' from a bank account. Remember: you get interest from a bank, but dividends from a company you partly own.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Divide-End': It is the money at the end of the year that a company divides among its owners.

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語源

From the Latin word 'dividendum', which means 'a thing to be divided'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Commonly used with the verb 'to pay' Usually takes a plural form when talking about multiple payments
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文化的な背景

In many capitalist economies, 'dividend investing' is a popular strategy for retirees to earn a steady income without working.

クイックテスト

The company was so successful this year that it paid a large _______ to everyone who owned its stock.

正解!

正解は: dividend

Businessの関連語

manager

A1

A manager is a person who is in charge of a business, a department, or a team of people. Their job is to organize work, make decisions, and help others complete their tasks successfully.

conference

A1

A large formal meeting where people with the same interests or jobs talk about their work. It usually lasts for a few days and happens in a big building.

executive

A1

An executive is a person with a high-level job who makes important decisions in a company. They usually manage other people and help lead the business.

secretary

A1

A secretary is a person who works in an office and performs administrative tasks. Their job typically includes answering phones, typing documents, and organizing meetings for a manager or an organization.

salesperson

A1

A salesperson is a person whose job is to sell products or services to customers. They can work in a store, over the phone, or travel to meet clients to help them make a purchase.

consultant

A1

A consultant is a professional person who gives expert advice to people or companies. They are usually hired for a short time to help solve specific problems or improve how a business works.

engineer

A1

An engineer is a person whose job is to design, build, or repair machines, engines, or structures such as roads and bridges. They use science and mathematics to solve technical problems and create new things.

developer

A1

A developer is a person or company that creates and builds something new, such as computer software, apps, or buildings. In the business world, it most commonly refers to someone who writes code to create technology products.

freelancer

A1

A freelancer is a person who works for themselves rather than for a single company. They provide services to different clients and are usually paid for each specific project or task they complete.

CV

A1

A CV, short for curriculum vitae, is a written document that lists your education, work experience, and skills. It is used by people to apply for jobs and by employers to select candidates for interviews.

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