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Shareholder

ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

株主, 出資者, 持分権者

Shareholder meanings in Japanese

株主

Example:
The shareholder voted in favor of the proposed merger.
株主は提案された合併に賛成票を投じました。
Shareholders receive dividends based on the company’s profits.
株主は会社の利益に基づいて配当を受け取ります。
Usage: formalContext: Used in business and finance discussions, especially in corporate governance.
Note: 株主は会社の所有権の一部を持つ人や団体を指し、株式を保有することで権利を持ちます。

出資者

Example:
The investor became a shareholder after purchasing shares.
投資家は株式を購入した後、出資者となりました。
Shareholders can influence company decisions through their votes.
出資者は投票を通じて会社の決定に影響を与えることができます。
Usage: formalContext: Used in financial contexts, particularly in discussions about investments and capital.
Note: 出資者は通常、資金を提供することで企業の成長に貢献します。

持分権者

Example:
As a stakeholder, the shareholder has a vested interest in the company's success.
持分権者として、株主は会社の成功に利害関係を持っています。
The rights of shareholders are protected under corporate law.
株主の権利は会社法によって保護されています。
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal contexts related to corporate law and governance.
Note: 持分権者は、企業の運営や成果に対する影響力を持つことが多いです。

Shareholder's synonyms

stockholder

A stockholder is a person who owns shares of stock in a corporation.
Example: The company distributed dividends to its stockholders.
Note: Stockholder is often used interchangeably with shareholder, but it specifically refers to someone who owns stock in a corporation.

equity holder

An equity holder is an individual or entity that holds equity in a company, which represents ownership.
Example: Equity holders have voting rights in the company.
Note: Equity holder is a broader term that can encompass shareholders as well as those with other forms of equity ownership in a company.

investor

An investor is a person or entity that commits capital with the expectation of financial returns.
Example: The investor purchased a significant number of shares in the company.
Note: Investor is a more general term that can refer to individuals or entities who invest in various financial instruments, including shares of a company.

Shareholder expressions, common phrases

majority shareholder

Refers to a shareholder who owns more than 50% of a company's shares, giving them significant control over the company's operations and decisions.
Example: The majority shareholder has the power to make key decisions for the company.
Note: The term 'majority shareholder' specifically indicates owning more than half of the shares, while 'shareholder' is a general term for anyone who owns shares.

minority shareholder

Describes a shareholder who owns less than 50% of a company's shares and typically has limited influence on decision-making processes.
Example: As a minority shareholder, she doesn't have much influence over the company's direction.
Note: In contrast to 'majority shareholder,' a 'minority shareholder' owns less than half of the shares and has less control over the company.

active shareholder

Refers to a shareholder who is actively involved in the company's affairs, often participating in decision-making processes and engaging with management.
Example: The active shareholder regularly attends shareholder meetings and provides input on company matters.
Note: While a 'shareholder' can be passive or active, an 'active shareholder' is specifically involved and engaged in the company's activities.

passive shareholder

Describes a shareholder who owns shares but does not actively engage in the company's operations or decision-making processes.
Example: He's a passive shareholder who simply holds shares without participating in company matters.
Note: Unlike an 'active shareholder' who is involved, a 'passive shareholder' takes a more hands-off approach and does not play an active role in the company.

private shareholder

Denotes a shareholder who holds shares in a private company that is not traded on a public stock exchange.
Example: The company has a few private shareholders who are not publicly listed.
Note: In contrast to publicly traded companies where shares are available to the general public, 'private shareholders' own shares in companies that are not publicly listed.

institutional shareholder

Refers to an organization, such as a mutual fund or pension fund, that invests in a significant number of shares of a company.
Example: The company's largest institutional shareholder is a pension fund.
Note: Compared to individual investors, 'institutional shareholders' are organizations that hold large amounts of shares in various companies as part of their investment portfolios.

common shareholder

Describes shareholders who own common stock in a company, typically having voting rights and receiving dividends.
Example: Common shareholders have voting rights in the company's annual meetings.
Note: In contrast to preferred shareholders who may have priority in dividend payments, 'common shareholders' own regular shares with voting rights in the company.

Shareholder everyday (slang) expressions

stakeholder

While typically used in a broader context to refer to anyone with an interest in a project or organization, stakeholder can also refer to those who hold shares in a company.
Example: The stakeholders in the merger negotiations have different priorities.
Note: Stakeholder extends beyond just shareholders to include anyone affected by or involved in a project or decision.

beneficial owner

A beneficial owner is the individual who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though the shares may be registered under another entity.
Example: The beneficial owner of the shares is different from the legal owner.
Note: Beneficial owners may not be the legal holders of record but still have economic interest and control over the shares.

equity investor

An equity investor is someone who invests capital in a business in exchange for equity or ownership stakes in the company.
Example: The equity investor provided funding in exchange for a share of ownership in the company.
Note: This term specifically emphasizes the investment in equity as opposed to debt or other financial instruments.

stock owner

Stock owner is a casual term used to refer to someone who owns stocks or shares in a company.
Example: The stock owner has the right to vote on important company decisions.
Note: Stock owner is a simpler and more colloquial way to express ownership of shares in a company.

Shareholder - Examples

The shareholders voted to approve the merger.
The company's shareholders are entitled to receive dividends.
The new investor became a shareholder by purchasing stock in the company.

Shareholder grammar

Shareholder - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: shareholder
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): shareholders
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): shareholder
Syllables, Separation and Stress
shareholder Contains 3 syllables: share • hold • er
Phonetic transcription: ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər
share hold er , ˈsher ˌhōl dər (The red syllable is stressed)

Shareholder - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
shareholder: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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