Refers to someone who makes a living through gambling, often with a connotation of skill and nerve. Can also imply a person who thrives on high-stakes situations.
risk taker; daredevil
Extended use for someone who takes bold risks in business, sports, or life, not necessarily involving money. Carries a nuance of calculated daring.
He is known as a legendary gambler.
A gambler can lose a fortune in a single night.
He is called a risk taker in the business world.
Compound of 勝負 (shōbu, 'match, contest, gamble') and 師 (shi, 'master, specialist'). The word originally denoted a professional gambler and later broadened to any daring risk-taker.