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賭け事師 (kakegotoshi) Japanese meaning: gambler | Kotomora
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Related words 博ばく 徒と 博徒 is a more traditional or literary term for a professional gambler, often associated with historical or yakuza contexts, while 賭け事師 is a more neutral, descriptive compound.
ギャンブラー ギャンブラー is a loanword from English and carries a modern, sometimes stylish connotation, whereas 賭け事師 is a native Japanese compound with a slightly more old-fashioned or matter-of-fact feel.
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Etymology Compound of 賭け事 (gambling, betting) + 師 (master, specialist). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for occupational nouns.
