gamble, wager, bet
賭 centers on risking something of value on an uncertain outcome: gambling, wagering, or betting.
賭 combines 貝 (shell, money) with 者, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses risking money or valuables.
The left side 貝 represents money or valuables, and the right side 者 suggests a person. Picture someone putting their money on the line: 賭 is to gamble or bet.
For ト, imagine tossing a coin to gamble: the sound of the coin hitting the table is a sharp 'toh' -> ト, as you bet your money.
bet; wager; stake; gamble
gambling
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
betting; gambling
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
gambling den; gambling house
deceptive betting game (such as the shell game); street fraud; trickery
political gamble
to risk one's life; to do at the risk of death
to take a chance; to gamble
gambler; gamester
bookmaker; taker of bets; ringman; bookie
bet; stakes
playing go for stakes
stakes; bet
mahjong gambling; playing mahjong for money
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
gambling table; gaming table
gambling house; gaming room; gambling den
gambler; gamester