noun
joint-stock company; corporation; KK
A type of business corporation under Japanese law. Often abbreviated as KK in English contexts. Used both as a legal term and in company names (e.g., トヨタ自動車株式会社).
この会社は株式会社として登記されています。
This company is registered as a joint-stock company.
株式会社の設立には定款の作成が必要です。
Establishing a KK requires drafting articles of incorporation.