賭け
Meanings
1
Refers to the act of betting or the stake itself. Often used in phrases like 賭けに出る (take a gamble) or 賭けをする (place a bet).
See also: 賭する (とする)
He bet a large sum on the horse race.
It was a big gamble, but it succeeded.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に賭けをするto place a bet on something
They made a bet on who would arrive first.
- 賭けに勝つto win a bet
He won the bet and got a large sum of money.
- 賭けに負けるto lose a bet
She lost the bet and had to treat him to dinner.
Expressions
- 賭けに出るtake a chance; gamble