IPA: /zaɪˈkaɪ/
KK: /zīˈkī/
A term referring to the business and financial community in Japan, often associated with corporate and economic activities.
The zaikai plays a significant role in shaping Japan's economic policies.
The word 'zaikai' originates from Japanese, where 'zai' (meaning wealth or resources) and 'kai' (meaning association or group) combine to refer to a group of wealthy individuals or business leaders. Thus, 'zaikai' describes a network of influential business elites.
Think of 'wealth' ('zai') and 'group' ('kai') coming together to remember that 'zaikai' refers to a powerful association of wealthy individuals.