山やまっ気け

noun

speculative spirit; gambling instinct

Refers to a person's inclination toward speculation, risk-taking, or gambling, often in financial or adventurous contexts.

• 彼かれは山やまっ気けが強つよくて、株かぶに手てを出だした。

  He has a strong speculative streak and got into stocks.

• 山やまっ気けのある人ひとは、ギャンブルにハマりやすい。

  People with a gambling instinct tend to get hooked on gambling.