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買収
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 買収.
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Entry
1
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; purchase
Examples
ＧＥはレイク（株）を３０００万ドルで買収したと発表した。
GE announced the acquisition of the Lake company for $30 million.
2
bribery; buying off; corruption
Examples
彼らはその証人を買収しようとしたがだめだった。
They attempted in vain to bribe the witness.
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