JLPT N2
算盤
「そろばん」
It refers to the Japanese abacus. But it’s also used metaphorically for financial calculation and profitability.
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Other forms
算盤 kanji form, less common
ソロバン katakana
1 Noun
Abacus
The physical calculating tool known as a Japanese abacus.
Example
子供 の 時 、 そろばん を 習って いました 。
When I was a child, I learned how to use the abacus.
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2 Noun
Financial Calculation / Profitability
A metaphor for financial calculation, especially when determining if something is profitable or makes business sense.
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